The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says that the state’s confirmed COVID-19 cases have increased drastically and something must be done to curtail the further spread of the virus. The Commissioner said that 570 new COVID-19 infections were confirmed in the state on Dec. 30, increasing the state’s total COVID-19 infections to … Read more
Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, says the Covid-19 pandemic has caused disorder in the votes which was supposed to be taken on the constitution alteration bills in December 2020. He said this in a statement titled, “New Year: We must not give in to despair – Omo-Agege’, signed by his Special Adviser on Media and … Read more
Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has reiterated the importance of mutual love and unity as an essential component for addressing the plethora of challenges bedeviling the country. In a New year message on Friday, Atiku expressed delight at the news of production of certified vaccine to curb the spread the virulent COVID-19 infection. Atiku noted … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted emergency approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, signalling to countries worldwide the greenlight to swiftly facilitate its import and distribution. The decision “makes the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine the first to receive emergency validation from WHO since the (novel coronavirus) outbreak began a year ago,” WHO said in a statement. … Read more
The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 87,510 cases of COVID-19 infections. In its latest case update dated December 31, the NCDC reports 1,031 new infections and 11 COVID-19-related deaths. The new infections were recorded in 16 states — Lagos (570), FCT … Read more
The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Pharmacist Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, and the Special Adviser in the Ministry, Mr. Solomon Bonu, have been awarded and recognized for a good rendering of self-services to the people of Lagos State and Nigeria as a nation. While the commissioner was recognized for extraordinary service delivery under the … Read more
Nigerian-American, Osaremen Okolo has been picked as one of United States President-elect, Joe Biden’s COVID-19 policy advisor. Okolo was among 100 names announced as additional members of the White House staff by the Biden transition team on Wednesday. Read also: Biden To Announce First Cabinet Appointments Nov. 24 Born to Nigerian parents, she currently serves … Read more
Following the second wave of coronavirus, Authorities of Covenant University, says it has postponed the resumption of the institution till January 18, 2021. The University who made this known through a circular on Thursday said it was a bid to halt the spread of COVID-19. Part of the circular read, “Please note that as a … Read more
The Lagos State Government has obliged residents and religious leaders to take responsibility by complying with all safety measures imposed by relevant authorities aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19 amid the second wave of the virus. READ ALSO: Lagos Calls For Religious, Ethnic Harmony The state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso … Read more
The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 86,576 cases of COVID-19 infections. In its latest case update dated December 29, the NCDC reports 1,016 new infections and 11 COVID-19-related deaths. The new infections were recorded in 22 states — Lagos (434), Plateau … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved free COVID-19 test for Persons with disabilities (PWDs), in registered clusters. This was made known on Wednesday when Sanwo-Olu and his wife, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu had an Interactive Session with the PWDs. The Governor assured that the Government would be working to ensure free quality healthcare services for … Read more
The Indonesian Nurses Association has confirmed the suspension of a male nurse after he stripped off his Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to have sex in a toilet with a man infected with COVID-19, according to reports. “It is true that there has been a suspected incident of a same-sex relationship between a health worker and … Read more
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC, has made a dismal forecast for 2021 concerning COVID-19 in the country. Ekohotblog reports that Nigeria is currently battling resurgence of COVID-19 which the country has now plunge into its second wave. The NCDC Director General, Chinwe Ihekweazu, said things might get worse in 2021 before they get … Read more
The Oyo state government has announced the suspension of the nationwide the 12am to 4am curfew imposed by the presidential task force (PTF) on COVID-19. Ekohotblog reports that the state governor, Seyi Makinde, announced the development in a statement on Wednesday. According to the statement issued by Taiwo Adisa, chief press secretary to the governor, … Read more
COVID-19, FCTA The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has urged People Living Disabilities to take preventive measures against coronavirus (COVID-19), in order not to fall victims of the dreaded disease. FCTA Permanent Secretary, Mr Olusade Adesola, gave the advice while distributing food items to vulnerable 12 vulnerable persons groups and associations at the Old Parade … Read more
The Cross River State Government has urged the Federal Government to, as a matter of exigency, provide the state with additional COVID-19 testing and isolation centres. The call follows the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic as a result of which the number of new infections has seen significant increase across the country. Read also: … Read more
Louisiana congressman-elect, Luke Letlow has died from complications related to COVID-19, multiple sources confirmed Tuesday evening. His death happened at a hospital in Shreveport on Tuesday, according to state officials. A statement by his spokesman, Andrew Bautsch, said: “The family appreciates the numerous prayers and support over the past days but asks for privacy during … Read more
A coronavirus vaccine developed by pharmaceutical firm, AstraZeneca and Oxford University has been approved for use in the UK, the government announced on Wednesday, adding the mass rollout will start on January 4. The vaccine can be stored, transported and handled at normal refrigerated conditions, and is therefore cheaper and easier to administer than the … Read more
COVID-19, Vaccines The Minister of State for Health, Sen. Olorunnimbe Mamora, has said the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 will focus on vaccine procurement in the first quarter of 2021. Mamora said this at the PTF national briefing on Tuesday in Abuja, Eko hot blog gathered. The minister said that COVID-19 vaccine would be … Read more
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has appealed to state governments and the Federal Capital Territory Administration to reopen all laboratories and increase testing for the virus. PTF Chairman and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, made the call while briefing journalists in Abuja on Tuesday. He said: “We wish … Read more