COVID-19: Africa records over 3 million cases as second wave sweeps fast
The second wave of the coronavirus is spreading swiftly in Africa, a continent once perceived as one of the relatively
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World must be ready for the next pandemic – UN
The United Nations commemorated the first International Day of Epidemic Preparedness on Sunday, underscoring the need to learn lessons from
Read MoreCOVID-19: 20 Nigerian doctors died in last one week — NMA
No fewer than 20 Nigerian doctors have died from complications arising from coronavirus in the last one week, the chairman
Read MoreFG mulls travel ban over new strain of COVID-19
The Federal Government says it may impose a travel ban to and from certain parts of the world, following the
Read MoreCOVID-19: FG imposes 5-week restriction on large gatherings
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 on Monday issued fresh directives on how to curtail the spread of the
Read MoreCOVID-19: Pfizer vaccine more than 90% effective
Reuters – Pfizer Inc said on Monday its experimental COVID-19 vaccine was more than 90% effective, a major victory in the fight
Read MoreCOVID-19: Nigeria now in second wave — Govt warns
Agency Report The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, says there were indications that the country had entered the second wave
Read MoreFrench President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for COVID-19
Agency Report French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for COVID-19, the presidential palace said on Thursday, which puts his
Read MoreCOVID-19: Nigeria engages WHO, Gavi, manufacturers for vaccine – FEC
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) says Nigeria has signed up with the World Health Organisation (WHO), Gavi and manufacturers to
Read MoreSaudi Arabia begins COVID -19 vaccination
Agency Report Saudi Arabia begins coronavirus vaccinations on Thursday, the Ministry of Health said, a day after it received two
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