As of Tuesday morning, Nigeria has confirmed 161,868 cases out of which 2,030 people have lost their lives to the virus. The Federal Ministry of Health has highlighted some of the measures it is taking to ensure Nigeria does not slip into a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. As some countries in Europe experience … Read more
Nigeria began administering the first tranche of 3.9m vaccines received through Covax on Friday Frontline health workers, President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo have since been inoculated The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, and members of the PTF will on Monday in … Read more
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman, Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha says nobody is safe from COVID-19 infection until everyone is vaccinated. The SGF said this on Friday during the formal rollout of COVID-19 vaccines at the National Hospital in Abuja, the nation’s capital. “For us in Nigeria … Read more
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 says Nigerians under the age of 18 years will not receive the COVID-19 vaccines. PTF stated that the Federal Government planned to cover 70 per cent of Nigerians within two years. The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 says Nigerians under the age of 18 years will not … Read more
Six out of these numbers were detected in the last one week The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, on Monday, disclosed that 13 cases of the United Kingdom strain of the virus known as B117 have so far been detected in Nigeria. The chairman of the task force, Boss Mustapha, disclosed this at the … Read more
The federal government has reversed the suspension it earlier placed on Emirates airline flights from Nigeria for violating COVID-19 testing protocols. The development is contained in a letter signed by Musa Nuhu, director-general of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). Ekohotblog had reported that FG placed a ban on outbound Emirates airline for violating the … Read more
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE COVID-19: WHO Says Not Everyone Can Get Vaccinated COVID-19: Pregnant Women Can’t Get Vaccinated – Pfizer The Federal Government has said that it aims to vaccinate no fewer than 70 per cent of the Nigerian population when it receives delivery of the COVID-19 vaccines. According to the government, it has set … Read more
The presidential task force (PTF) on COVID-19 says the COVID-19 strain first reported in the United Kingdom, which is deadlier than the first, has been found in Nigeria. Boss Mustapha, PTF chairman and secretary to the government of the federation, made the disclosure at the PTF briefing in Abuja, on Monday. He said scientists found … Read more
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE PTF Blames Spike In COVID-19 Infections On Travels, Activities Of Worship Centers, Others One In Every Five COVID-19 Tests Conducted Last Week Returned Positive – PTF 26 States Yet To Reach COVID-19 Testing Target – Chairman PTF, Boss Mustapha The Federal Government has extended the third phase of the eased coronavirus … Read more
Nigeria expects a delivery of its first batch of COVID-19 vaccines at the end of January However, NAFDAC has said that the administration of the vaccine is subject to its approval The Federal Government said it has released the sum of ₦10billion to bankroll domestic production of COVID-19 vaccines. Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, who … Read more
Mustapha said the NCDC has been directed to implement the 450 COVID-19 tests per LGA plan Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha on Monday stated that one in every five persons tested in Nigeria within the past week kí were positive. Mustapha, who disclosed this in his remarks during the … Read more
National Coordinator, Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Sani Aliyu, says that the date for resumption of schools remains Monday, January 18. Ekohotblog gathered that PTF National Coordinator said this on Tuesday while featuring on a television programme. He stated that the resumption date is unchanged until the Ministry of Education announces further directives. Read … Read more
The Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) and Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has stated that governors will take the COVID-19 vaccine on live television to demonstrate to encourage residents to follow suit, Eko Hot Blog has learnt. Fayemi disclosed this on Friday while speaking to State House correspondents after a closed-door meeting with … Read more
The Federal Government has said there will be consequences for Very Important Personalities (VIPs) and government officials who go against COVID-19 travel protocols. National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on Covid-19, Dr. Sani Aliyu, vowed to clamp down on any official that fails to obey travel protocols including undergoing compulsory COVID-19 tests after … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has given approval for the establishment of at least one oxygen plant in each of the 36 states of the federation. The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, announced this during a briefing on Tuesday in Abuja, the nation’s capital. President Buhari also approved the rehabilitation of … Read more
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has published the passport numbers of 100 recalcitrant travellers, who evaded the mandatory COVID-19 test upon their arrival in Nigeria. A PTF communique partly read: “Based on Presidental authority, travel restrictions are placed on the following passports due to non-compliance to the mandatory Day 7 post-arrival COVID-19 test.” … 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
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
The presidential task force (PTF) on COVID-19 has said the identity of travellers who bypassed the mandatory COVID-19 test after returning to the country will be divulged. Sani Aliyu, national coordinator of the PTF, disclosed this at a media briefing on Thursday. Eko Hot Blog understands that travellers are required to run the test seven … Read more