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NCDC reports 1,624 new COVID-19 cases, more deaths
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has confirmed 1,624 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in 22 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
The development…
W.H.O. Disqualifies Nigeria From COVAX Vaccine To Prevent Wastage
cites poor storage facility, fears wastage of planned 100,000 doses
The World Health Organisation-led COVAX global initiative has failed to shortlist Nigeria for the Pfizer vaccines following the country’s inability to meet the standard…
COVID-19: Nobody Is Safe Until Everyone Is Vaccinated — Boss Mustapha
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has said that COVID-19 vaccines are important for the safety of Nigerians.
During a sensitisation meeting with leaders of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Mustapha…
GARD displeased by non- compliance with Covid -19 protocols
Gambia Resident Doctors Association (GARD) is not the least happy that Coronavirus measures such as discouraging of public gatherings, physical distancing, use of face masks, and regularly hand washing are not being strictly observed by the…
COVID-19: Almost All Doctors At UCH’s Paediatric Department Are Infected – Health
Adejo Arome, vice-president of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), says a significant percentage of doctors at the pediatric department of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo state, have contracted COVID-19.…
FG Releases ₦6.45 Billion For New Oxygen Plants In 38 Locations Nationwide – Health
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
FG RELEASES N6.45 BILLION FOR NEW OXYGEN PLANTS IN 38 LOCATIONS NATIONWIDE TO FACILITATE COVID-19 TREATMENT
*Another N255million approved for repairs of oxygen plants in 5…
Pilot who fought Covid for 243 days wants to thank hospital staff in Houston
A British Airways pilot has said he cannot wait to return to the US to thank medics who helped keep him alive while he battled coronavirus for a record 243 days.
Nick Synott, 52, spent eight months in hospitals around Houston, Texas, after…
COVID-19: NCDC reports 1,133 new infections, total hits 80,922
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has announced 1,133 new infections of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, bringing the total figure of infected persons to 80,922.
NCDC made this known via its verified website on…
Rwanda: Covid-19 – Curfew Begins At 8pm Starting This Tuesday
Effective Tuesday, December 22, movements are prohibited between 8pm and 4am as had been resolved by a cabinet meeting held on December 14.
As of Monday, curfew hours would begin at 9 p.m. all the way through 4 a.m.
The directive…
Coronavirus: Egypt hits record of new COVID-19 cases
Egypt has reported another record number of new coronavirus cases, adding 664 infections.
The Health Minister also said Monday that there were 29 new fatalities.
Egypt, the Arab world’s most populous country with more than 100 million…