We’re monitoring rising cases of COVID-19 in hotspot countries – NCDC
By GRACE AUDU, Abuja –The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), had assured that it will continue to monitor global COVID-19 epidemiology including […]
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Africa on track to control COVID-19 pandemic in 2022 – WHO
World Health Organisation (WHO) says Africa is on track to control the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022 if current trends continue, but vigilance will remain key. […]
Investigators call for arrest over South Africa’s $900m COVID-19 fund fraud
South African investigators have referred for prosecution and disciplinary action 940 cases of malfeasance and fraud involving more than $900 million of Covid funds, President […]
Pregnant, lactating mothers can receive COVID-19 vaccines – NPHCDA
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Contrary to the initial misconception, the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) has said both pregnant and lactating mothers can […]
COVID-19: Men more likely to develop erectile dysfunction – Urologist
A Urologist has encouraged men to get vaccinated as those affected with COVID-19 are more likely to experience erectile dysfunction. Dr Igbokwe Martin, a Consultant […]
U.S. suspends 44 flights by Chinese carriers after China action
The U.S. government said it would suspend 44 China-bound flights from the United States by four Chinese carriers in response to the Chinese government’s decision […]
COVID-19 pushes extreme poverty by 3 % in West Africa — Report
Extreme poverty in West Africa rose by nearly three per cent in 2020, another fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, a UN-backed report launched on Thursday […]
COVID-19: FCTA bars unvaccinated civil servants, visitors
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Monday began enforcement of no vaccination no entry into the Area 11 Garki Secretariat. The News Agency of […]
Messi ‘takes longer than expected’ to recover from Covid-19
Lionel Messi said on Thursday he needs more time to recover before playing again after contracting Covid-19 earlier this month. Paris Saint-Germain star Messi, 34, […]
Europe: Omicron wave threatens to overwhelm health workers in weeks – WHO
World Health Organisation (WHO) says Omicron wave is threatening to overwhelm health workers in the coming weeks in Europe, with forecasts that more Europeans are […]
COVID-19 variants, rising debt, threaten global economic growth – World Bank
Global growth will slow down over the next two years in the face of “fresh threats” from COVID-19 variants and rising inflation, debt and income […]
COVID-19: FCTA to bar unvaccinated workers from work by Jan. 17
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is to bar workers from accessing their offices as from Jan. 17 if they are unable to show proof […]
WHO renews appeal for vaccine equity to defeat COVID-19
World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday renewed its call for vaccine equity and solidarity to defeat COVID-19 pandemic as the highest number of cases were […]
COVID-19 infections cases in Africa hit 10 million
Africa is approaching 10 million coronavirus infections as the pandemic goes into its fifth wave in certain countries on the continent. John Nkengasong of the […]
COVID-19: Too early to predict end to pandemic, new variants – Prof. Tomori
A Professor of Virology, Prof. Oyewale Tomori, has said it is too early to predict that the COVID-19 pandemic will end soon as there are […]
Messi available for PSG after returning negative COVID-19 test
Lionel Messi is set to return to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after testing negative for COVID-19. The Ligue 1 leaders announced on Sunday that the seven-time […]
EFL postpones Liverpool’s League Cup semi-final over rising COVID-19 cases
Liverpool’s 2021/2022 English League Cup semi-final first leg tie against Arsenal on Thursday has been postponed due to rising COVID-19 cases within Jürgen Klopp’s squad. […]
U.S. administers 70m booster shots, urges full vaccination
U.S. President Joe Biden says the country has given out over 70 million booster shots, urging America residents who are eligible for booster doses to […]
Visitors to Aso Villa will be tested for COVID-19 – Presidency
The presidency has announced that visitors to the presidential villa in Abuja would be required to take rapid COVID tests before they would be allowed […]
Lagos Govt identifies 6,500 inbound passengers suspected to have flouted COVID-19 guidelines
The Lagos State Government says it has identified and started communicating with about 6,500 inbound passengers who are suspected to have breached COVID-19 travel guidelines. […]