The spread of novel Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) in Nigeria continues to record significant increases as the latest statistics provided by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reveal the country now has 69,255 confirmed cases. In its latest case update, the NCDC reported 318 new confirmed cases were recorded in Nigeria, having carried out … Read more
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on Saturday, reported 310 new confirmed cases and one COVID-19-related death. This latest figures puts the country’s total number of cases at 68,937, discharged cases at 64,650 and deaths at 1,180. Read also: COVID-19: Minister Who Participated In Vaccine Trial Tests Positive According to the NCDC, the 310 … Read more
President-elect Joe Biden says Americans won’t be forced to take a coronavirus vaccine when one becomes available in the US. BBC reports that it comes as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for the first time urged “universal mask use” indoors, unless when Americans are at their own home. The CDC said the US had … Read more
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 324 new cases of COVID-19 bringing the country’s total to 68,627 cases. In its latest case update, the top diseases’ agency disclosed that it tested 7,101 samples across the country on December 4. The 324 new cases were reported from 11 states- Lagos (115), FCT (110), … Read more
COVID-19 Test The Lagos State government on Friday threatened to sanction international passengers who violated the Federal Government’s directive on COVID-19 test. The government gave the warning in a statement signed by the state’s Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi and his Information and counterpart, Gbenga Omotoso, Ekohotblog gathered. The statement read: “We have on … Read more
The United Nations has said COVID-19 pandemic worsen the the security situation in West Africa and the Sahel, caused by the activities of Boko Haram terrorists and the Islamic State West Africa Province. The global organisation explained that the rising spate of violent attacks since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out early this year, was an … Read more
Over 1.5 million COVID-19 deaths have been recorded worldwide from nearly 65 million cases, according to an AFP tally on Thursday based on official statistics. There have been 1,500,038 fatalities from 64,774,705 cases since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in China in December. The worst affected region is Latin America and the Caribbean with … Read more
… as COVID-19 Death Toll Hits 1.5 million globally The spread of the Coronavirus disease in Nigeria continues to increase significantly as the latest figures provided by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reveal Nigeria now has 68,303 confirmed cases. In its latest case update, the NCDC reported 343 new confirmed cases and 2 … Read more
Nigeria appears to have turned a bend of respite in its search for a locally made COVID-19 Vaccines. In what could give the citizenry a glimmer of hope in the race for a cure against the virulent infection, the federal government has said two vaccines under trial in the country have more than 90 per … Read more
COVID-19 Nigeria on Wednesday recorded 122 fresh COVID-19 cases. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), which disclosed this on its Twitter handle, said the new cases were recorded in 11 states of the federation. It added that the number of COVID-19 fatalities in Nigeria stood at 1,177 as at Wednesday night. Also, the total … Read more
Mexico has announced it signed an agreement on Wednesday with US pharmaceutical giant, Pfizer to buy 34.4 million vaccines against the coronavirus. Mexico To Procure 34.4 Million Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines, with a first batch due to arrive this month. The Latin American nation has reported almost 107,000 Covid-19 deaths – one of the world’s highest … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria, on Tuesday said two COVID-19 vaccines under trial have more than 90 per cent efficacy to end the virus. The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, stated at the event to commemorate the 2020 World AIDS Day with the theme, ‘Global … Read more
Japan is set to give free COVID-19 vaccines to all of its residents under a bill passed on Wednesday, as the nation records soaring numbers of daily cases. The bill, which says the government will cover all vaccine costs for Japan’s 126 million residents, was approved by the upper house of parliament, having passed through … Read more
The UK on Wednesday has approved the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for public use. It is the first country to gives its nod to the mass use of the vaccine. In November, Pfizer announced that it had developed a vaccine that could offer 95 percent protection against COVID-19. “The Government has today accepted the recommendation from … Read more
COVID-19 Nigeria on Tuesday recorded 281 fresh COVID-19 cases. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), which disclosed this on its Twitter handle, said the new COVID-19 cases were recorded in 12 states of the federation and Abuja. It added that the number of COVID-19 fatalities in Nigeria stood at 1,176 as at Tuesday night. … Read more
Flu Of 1968, COVID-19 Just as the coronavirus pandemic also known as COVID-19, is a global pandemic that has lasted from 2019 till 2020, I will be shedding light on the 1968 flu, also known as the Hong Kong flu pandemic of 1968 what were the similarities with coronavirus and how far was it contained … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 1ST DECEMBER, 2020 Seven-time Formula One (F1) champion, Lewis Hamilton has tested positive for COVID-19. The official Twitter handle of F1 confirmed the development in a tweet on Monday night. The Mercedes driver returned three negative tests last week but began displaying mild symptoms on Monday and was informed at the same time that … Read more
The latest figures provided by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria now has 67,557 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus. In its latest cases update, 145 new confirmed cases were recorded in Nigeria on Monday, having carried out a total daily test of 7,101 samples across the country. Read also: NCDC … Read more
Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 on Monday says Nigerians within the country and in the diaspora should stay away from festivities such as Christmas carols. Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha; the national coordinator, Sani Aliyu; the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire; and the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Chikwe Ihekweazu, through … Read more
Moderna, a US pharmaceutical company, says it will approach the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to grant approval for emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine. The company made this known in a statement on Monday. Moderna two weeks ago announced the development of the COVID-19 vaccine which it says has about 95 percent … Read more