Top US government scientist, Anthony Fauci, on Sunday, warned that the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic may be yet to come, driving the country to a “critical point” as holiday travel spreads the coronavirus. “I share the concern of President-elect Biden that as we get into the next few weeks, it might actually get worse,” … Read more
COVID-19, Rivers Government The Government of Rivers, on Sunday, in Port Harcourt, has warned that it may re-impose lockdown in January to contain the new surge in Coronavirus cases in the State. Gov. Nyesom Wike handed the warning at a thanksgiving service in celebration of the 90th birthday of Mrs. Priscilla Mark, at the St. … Read more
COVID-19, NCDC The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 838 new cases of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in the country. The centre announced this on its verified website on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 925,215 persons have been tested since the first confirmed case of the virus was announced … Read more
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says non Nigerian passengers from United Kingdom and South Africa who flout the COVID-19 protocols risk deportation. Ekohotblog reports that the development is contained in circular issued on Saturday and signed by Musa Nuhu, the director-general of the NCAA. The circular also has in it new guidelines for airlines … Read more
COVID-19, Kwara Kwara Government says it recorded 39 more COVID-19 cases, while seven patients who tested negative twice have been discharged, Eko hot blog gathered. Mr Rafiu Ajakaye, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor and Spokesman of the Technical Committee on COVID-19, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Ilorin. Read Also: PFN … Read more
The Lagos State Government has sealed Queens Park Event Centre, Oniru for contravening Coronavirus (COVID-19) protocols. Furthermore, the Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture rescinded the license of the event center. The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Pharm Uzamat Akinbile Yusuf said the step to withdraw the license was … Read more
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry says losses of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Lagos is approximately N2.7 billion, due to the unprecedented Coronavirus lockdown. LCCI’s Director-General, Dr. Muda Yusuf, made this known on Sunday through the LCCI’s Economic and Business Review for 2020 and Outlook for 2021. Eko Hot Blog gathered … Read more
COVID-19, FCTA appeales to residents to take greater responsibility for their personal health The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has appealed to the residents of the territory to take greater responsibility for their personal health and safety to avoid contracting the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The FCTA Permanent Secretary, Mr. Olusade Adesola, made the appeal while … Read more
Tuface Idibia club also affected by the government crackdown The Lagos State Government has sealed Lekki Waterside and 11 other event centers, recreational outlets and clubs for allegedly running foul of COVID-19 guidelines. Director-General of Lagos State Safety Commission, Lanre Mojola, announced the closure of the centres in a statement on Sunday. Ekohotblog gathered that … Read more
The Lagos State Government abidance team has shut down more recreational centers in the state for violating government directives on the COVID-19 pandemic. The state is discerning a revitalization in the number of confirmed cases as another strain of the virus is discovered in Nigeria. The operations led by the Director-General, Lagos State Safety Commission, … Read more
Popular motivational speaker and business consultant, Ubong King has died aged 48. Eko Hot Blog gathers that Ubong reportedly passed on in Lagos on Saturday December 26 due to complications resulting from COVID-19 infection. Read also: Renowned Nigerian Filmmaker, Chico Ejiro Is Dead Also a security expert, Ubong founded Protection Plus Security Limited. Prior to … Read more
COVID-19 Germany reported 13,755 more COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours on Sunday, bringing the national tally to 1,640,858, according to data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI). The nationwide death toll rose by 356 to 29,778, the data showed. Germany reported its first case of the new COVID-19 variant on Thursday in a … Read more
The Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen has tested positive for COVID-19 and gone into self-isolation. A statement issued on Saturday by Tallen and obtained by Eko Hot Blog disclosed that she was asymptomatic but took a routine test with members of her family. While other members of her family tested negative, hers returned positive. … Read more
As part of the concerted efforts to curb the spread of the virulent infection, Scientists in the United Kingdom have started trials of an antibody drug combination that could protect people who have been exposed to COVID-19 from developing complications. Ekohotblog gathered that the antibody therapy, which could be administered as quick treatment to patients, … Read more
The first two cases of a particularly infectious COVID-19 variant that recently emerged in Britain have been confirmed in Canada, health authorities said on Saturday. “The cases are a couple from Durham with no known travel history, exposure or high-risk contacts,” Barbara Yaffe, acting chief medical officer for Ontario, said in a statement. AFP reports … Read more
The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria now has a total of 83,576 cases of COVID-19. In its latest case update dated December 26, the NCDC reports 829 new infections and one COVID-19-related death. The new infections were recorded in 15 states — Lagos (296), FCT (291), … Read more
The World Health Organisation’s chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, says COVID-19 will not be the last pandemic to human health. WHO’s chief who stated this in a video message marking Sunday’s first International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, said these crises are signs to show that human health is at risk if climate changes and animal welfare … Read more
American actress, Rebecca Luker, has l died at age 59 after battling with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis for a year. Eko Hot Blog reports that she was the wife of actor Danny Burstein and a three-time Tony nominee. The enchanting Broadway actress and singer who received Tony nominations for her performances in revivals of Show Boat, … Read more
A fire at a hospital north of Cairo on Saturday killed seven CoVID-19 patients, security and judicial sources said. The source added that five persons were also injured during the incident. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the blaze occurred in the intensive care unit of the hospital in Obour district, on the outskirts of Cairo. … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced that it is mandatory that intending couples obtain clearance from the government to hold weddings with 300 people in attendance. This is according to a notice titled ‘Stay Safe At Home’, which was released by the state government on Christmas day. “Weddings and social gatherings must not exceed 300 … Read more