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Govs move to buy freezers, cold chains, others for COVID-19 vaccine storage
Nigerian Governors begun preparation towards receiving and administering COVID-19 vaccines expected to be delivered to the Federal Government by month end and later in the year.
As a result, the governors said they had begun…
Nigeria records 1,664 COVID-19 cases, highest daily infections
Nigeria recorded 1,664 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total infections to 94,369. the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) .
The NCDC made this known via its website on Wednesday.
The daily increase was a new record and…
Edo conducts 3201 COVID-19 tests since second wave
The Edo State through its network of 4 PCR molecular laboratories has conducted a total of 3201 coronavirus (COVID-19) tests, which returned a total of 242 confirmed positive cases since the state started tracking the second wave…
Edo records 113 recoveries, 5 deaths since COVID-19 second wave
Edo State has recorded five deaths and 113 recoveries from the second wave of coronavirus (COVID) pandemic since December 1, 2020, even as the state government intensifies efforts to curb the spread of the virus.
The Edo State COVID-19…
COVID-19: Germany to extend lockdown
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and state leaders are expected Tuesday to extend a shutdown in Europe’s top economy as coronavirus deaths continue to mount despite tough restrictions in the run-up to the holidays.
After Germany’s…
COVID-19: NAHCON, PTF set strategic guidelines for Hajj pilgrims
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 and the Federal Ministry of Health are mapping out strategic guidelines on COVID-19 preventive measures to safeguard Nigerian pilgrims…
Boris Johnson announces full national COVID-19 lockdown for England
England will follow Scotland and go back into full national lockdown, Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has confirmed.
Schools will remain closed with the public told to stay at home until at least mid-February.
The UK Prime Minister…
Portuguese lady dies 2 days after getting COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccine
A Portuguese health worker has died two days after getting the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine.
Sonia Acevedo, 41, suffered a 'sudden death' at home on New Year's Day 48 hours after receiving the jab. An autopsy is expected to take…
82-year-old kidney patient first to get Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine
An 82-year-old man on Monday became the first person in the world to receive AstraZeneca and Oxford University’s new Covid jab outside a clinical trial, raising hopes the fight against a resurgent virus will accelerate.
Brian…
Pauline Tallen, Women Affairs minister, recovers from COVID-19
Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen, has tested negative for COVID-19, after being treated for the disease.
The minister made this known in a statement on Monday in Abuja, advising the public to comply with all…