Global Covid death toll nears three million as India cases surge
The global coronavirus death toll was expected to reach three million on Saturday, as the race for immunisation continues and countries like India grapple...
COVID-19 vaccine: Over 8,000 Nigerians reported mild adverse effect – NPHCDA
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) on Friday said 8,439 persons across the country have reported mild side effects after they received...
Nigeria has vaccinated over one million against COVID-19- NPHCDA
The number of eligible people who have taken their first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in Nigeria has exceeded the one million mark.
The...
Nigeria records 89 new COVID-19 cases, total now 164,000
Nigeria has recorded 89 new cases of the novel Coronavirus, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 164,000.
Announcing the new...
India’s Daily COVID-19 Caseload Doubles In 10 Days To 200,000
India’s daily coronavirus caseload has doubled in ten days, with more than 200,000 new infections logged Thursday as authorities grapple with shortages of vaccines,...
COVID-19: South Africa Suspends Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Rollout Over Blood Clot Concerns
South Africa on Tuesday suspended the rollout of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine over potential blood clot risks reported by the United States,...
NCDC confirms 74 new cases as 154,225 patients recover from COVID-19 in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed that a total of 154,225 patients have recovered from Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) since its outbreak...
US Suspends Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Over Blood Clot Fears
US health authorities on Tuesday recommended pausing the Johnson & Johnson Covid shot over blood clot fears, with the company quickly announcing it would...
Nigeria records 44 new COID-19 cases, 1 death
Nigeria has recorded 44 new cases of the novel Coronavirus, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 163,837.
Announcing the new...
Doctors may resume strike in four weeks if…
Resident Doctors have formally suspended their nationwide strike effective Monday but not without conditions.
President of the National Association of Resident Doctors, Uyilawa Okhuaihesuyi, announced...
Bangladesh Shuts Down Offices, Transport As COVID-19 Cases Surge
Bangladesh authorities on Monday ordered an eight-day closure of all offices and international and domestic transport, as coronavirus cases hit a new high.
The drastic...
Kano food poisoning: NAFDAC apprehends merchants of dangerous chemicals
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has apprehended the merchants of dangerous chemicals used in food and drinks supposedly...
NCDC confirms 57 new COVID-19 cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control confirmed late on Sunday that 57 new cases of COVID-19 had been recorded nationwide.
According to the official Twitter...
COVID-19: NCDC confirms 84 new infections, 1 death
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 84 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to...
COVID-19: NCDC confirms 83 new cases, no deaths in 7 days
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) said Nigeria recorded 83 new cases of COVID-19 with no fatalities recorded from the disease in seven...
