There has been outrage from countries placed on the red list, many of which were African countries… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Kingdom is set to reduce travel restrictions and scrap the infamous red list which came back into use after the outbreak of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus. British newspaper, … Read more
…airlines of the affected countries remained banned and the countries placed on Nigeria’s red list. EKO HOT BLOG reports that starting from Tuesday December 14, the Federal Government of Nigeria will restrict inbound airlines from Canada, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia and Argentina. Minister of Aviation, Capt. Hadi Sirika, announced the decision on Sunday in … Read more
The case was found at Manor Community Primary School in Swanscombe, Kent EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Omicron COVID-19 variant has been discovered in a primary school in England for the first time. Public health chiefs have urged all parents to get their kids at the school tested before returning to classes. The case … Read more
Lagos State Governor Sanwo-Olu calls off Lagos Peace Walk EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday cancelled the much-anticipated Walk for Peace planned for December 2021 as a result of Omicron. This online media platform recalls that the governor, in an address on November 30, 2021, had invited some … Read more
The NCDC has confirmed new Omicron COVID-19 cases in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed three more cases of Omicron COVID-19 variant in Nigeria. The NCDC NCDC Director General, Dr. Ifedayo Adetifa in a statement on Tuesday, stated that the fresh Omicron cases were detected in … Read more
Why UK Added Nigeria to Travel Red List — High Commissioner EKO HOT BLOG reports that Catriona Laing, the British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, has revealed why the United Kingdom added Nigeria to the travel blacklist due to concerns about the newly discovered Omicron variant of Coronavirus. According to Laing, the UK made the … Read more
Discussions are expected to revolve around how to scale up the current responses to the pandemic including ongoing mass vaccination… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 is holding a national summit in Abuja. The summit which is teamed “Pushing Through The Last Mile To End The Pandemic And Build Back … Read more
…he said its disappointing that some countries are still being stingy and unwilling to give out the jabs… EKO HOT BLOG reports that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said it is greedy of nations who have more than enough to be stingy with vaccines. Ramaphosa disclosed this at an ongoing peace and security conference … Read more
Ehanire said the knee-jerk reaction of some countries was unfortunate EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has reiterated that it has no plans at the moment to restrict foreigners from travelling into Nigeria. The Health Minister, Osagie Ehanire, stated this while appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Sunday night. Ehanire also claimed … Read more
Putin hopes WHO soon approves Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed optimism on Sunday for the World Health Organization to quickly approve the country’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, saying the action is critical to expanding worldwide supplies. During a video conference with Francesco Rocca, head of the … Read more
Anthony Fauci Says Omicron COVID-19 Variant Not Severe EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Joe Biden’s infectious disease adviser, Dr. Anthony Fauci, has sounded the worldwide alarm about the novel Omicron COVID-19 strain. Fauci defined the sickness produced by the variation as “not severe” in an interview with CNN on Sunday. “Thus far it does … Read more
British citizens and residents travelling from Nigeria to the UK are expected to spend £2,285 on hotel quarantine for 10 days. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the development is a result of Nigeria’s inclusion on the UK travel red list on Saturday, following the reported discovery of Omicron cases in the UK which were “linked … Read more
UK has banned flights from Nigeria over the Omicron Covid-19 variant. Eko Hot Blog reports that the United Kingdom on Saturday banned all flights from Nigeria following the three cases of the Omicron Variant detected in the country. This is coming after the Canadian government imposed a travel ban on Nigeria after detecting the variant from travellers who landed in the … Read more
Nigeria reported its first set of confirmed cases of Omicron variant (B.1.1.529 SARS-CoV-2 lineage) on Wednesday… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian authorities have reviewed the country’s international travel protocol amid the emergence of a new variant of the COVID-19 virus – Omicron. Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19 and Secretary to … Read more
Osun govt has warned residents over Omicron coronavirus variant. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Osun State Government has warned residents to take personal responsibility for their safety as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus pandemic becomes a source of concern for health bodies globally. This warning became necessary in the light of the of … Read more
Mahamat described the travel ban as stigmatisation which could not be justified scientifically or on the grounds of reason logically EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat has said the travel ban on southern African countries due to COVID-19 Omicron variant is a form of stigmatisation against … Read more
According to the CDC, the person returned from South Africa on November 22, and all close contacts have tested negative EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States on Wednesday announced its first confirmed case of the Covid-19 Omicron variant had been detected in California, in a fully vaccinated traveler who had recently returned from … Read more
Omicron hits Saudi Arabia, first reported case in Arab world EKO HOT BLOG reports that Saudi Arabia on Wednesday confirmed the discovery of the new coronavirus variant, Omicron. The announcement is the first to be reported in the Arab world. The case was detected in a Saudi man who returned from a North African nation. … Read more
Omicron: Infected Nigerian Stirs ‘Big Scare’ in Australia EKO HOT BLOG reports that a yet to be identified Nigerian who returned to Australia after a six-month absence is anticipated to be confirmed as Australia’s seventh Omicron case today. The confirmation, which will be provided within hours, came after officials issued an urgent warning to all … Read more
The Omicron COVID-19 variant cases have increased in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Wednesday announced that Nigeria has now reported three cases of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus. Recall that a few hours ago that the centre announced two cases of the new variant. A … Read more