UK Records Highest Number Of COVID-19 Cases As Omicron Concerns Deepen

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The UK has one of Europe’s highest death tolls from the virus, at 146,255, while death rates have not risen in the last week EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Kingdom on Friday saw the highest number of Covid infections since January, a senior minister said Friday, as the government seeks to slow the … Read more

Pope Francis Condemns Treatment of Migrants in Europe

Pope condemns treatment of migrants in Europe EKO HOT BLOG reports that Pope Francis has criticised Europe’s handling of migrants. Pope Francis stated on the Greek island of Lesbos, where he spoke with dozens of migrants, that they were being used for political purposes. He referred to migrant neglect as a “shipwreck of society.” He … Read more

COVID-19 Deaths Surpasses 1.5 Million Across Europe

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From January 15, people over 18 would need to show proof of a top-up vaccine dose to maintain a valid Covid pass…  EKO HOT BLOG reports that Europe, on Thursday, reached the grim milestone of 1.5 million COVID-19 deaths as nations scramble to tackle a worsening crisis with winter approaching. In response, France accelerated its … Read more

Europe At The Epicentre Of COVID-19 Pandemic – WHO

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So far the WHO has recorded 1.4 million COVID-19 deaths across the region. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Europe is once again “at the epicentre” of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned, as cases soar across the continent. At a press conference WHO Europe head Hans Kluge said the continent could … Read more

[COVID-19] UK Authorises Merck’s Antiviral Pill

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The pill was licensed for adults 18 and older who have tested positive for COVID-19…  EKO HOT BLOG reports that Britain has granted a conditional authorization to Merck’s coronavirus antiviral, the first pill shown to successfully treat COVID-19. It is the first country to approve the treatment, although it was not immediately clear how quickly … Read more

Germany Fears Fourth Wave As COVID-19 Cases Reach Record High

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As of Wednesday, only 6.7% of people over 60 in Germany had received a booster shot…  EKO HOT BLOG reports that Germany reported 33,949 new COVID-19 infections, the highest daily increase since the start of the pandemic last year, ahead of a two-day meeting of state health ministers starting on Thursday. Countries across Europe have … Read more

Taliban Presses For Billions Of Dollars Stashed In US, Europe

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One top central bank official called on European countries including Germany to release their share of the reserves to avoid an economic collapse…  EKO HOT BLOG reports that Afghanistan’s Taliban government is pressing for the release of billions of dollars of central bank reserves as the drought-stricken nation faces a cash crunch, mass starvation and … Read more

Breaking News: Putin Expresses Hope On The Taliban

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Putin, the Russian president is treading carefully with the hardline group, which Moscow officially considers a ‘terrorist group. EkohotBlog reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed that he hopes the Taliban will behave in a “civilized” manner in Afghanistan to enable the global community maintain diplomatic ties with Kabul. Putin mentioned on Friday that “Russia … Read more

COVID-19: EU Bans Nigerians From Travelling To Europe Ahead Of Region’s Border Reopening

Human Trafficking: Immigration Service Rescues Seven Girls

The European Union Commission has imposed a travel ban on Nigeria ahead of the reopening of its borders. The commission excluded Nigeria from the list of countries whose nationals will be allowed in the region when border are opened from July 1. The European countries had shut their borders as part of the efforts to … Read more

Europe Records Over 1.5M Coronavirus Cases

#CoronavirusUpdates: 53 New Cases Hit Us, Death Toll Rises To 12

Over 1.5 million cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Europe, just under half the worldwide total, according to an AFP tally on Saturday. Europe is the hardest-hit continent with at least 1,506,853 infections, including 140,260 deaths. Across the world, 3,350,224 cases and 238,334 deaths have been recorded. Spain, with 215,216 cases and 24,824 deaths, … Read more

Nation Branding And COVID19: Why Europe And It’s Media Is Africa’s Problem 

By Ikechi Uko Over 50% of all Covid19 Deaths globally are from 5 Nations in Europe. More People have Died from these 5 Nations of Europe than the Whole World Put together. The Media is focused on China as a Cause, Donald Trump as a Failure and Africa as the Victims. Not Much is heard … Read more