Tag: Covid-19 vaccination
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British govt. considers U-turn on vaccine mandate for health workers
British govt. vaccine health workers
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FCTA clarifies allegation of forceful COVID-19 vaccination of staff, visitors
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Monday in Abuja clarified that no staff or visitors were being forced to take the COVID-19 vaccines before gaining access to its secretariat. Mr Ikharo Attah, Senior Special Assistant on Monitoring, Inspection and Enforcement to FCT Minister, made the clarification while briefing newsmen in Abuja. Attah, who led…
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FG orders workers on Grade Level 12 and below to resume Dec 1 with proof of COVID-19 vaccination
The Federal Government has asked civil servants on Grade Level 12 and below to resume duties on Wednesday, December 1.
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Governors meet today on doctors’ strike, COVID vaccination, PIB, others
The nation’s 36 Governors are to meet on Wednesday (today) to examine pressing national issues, including the ongoing strike by resident doctors, the planned commencement of the second phase of the COVID- 19 vaccination, among others. The Governors will, at the 33rd teleconference meeting of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), also aggregate their views on…
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FG kicks off second phase of COVID-19 vaccination nationwide
The Federal Government on Monday commenced the administration of new vaccines marking the start of the second phase of the COVID-19 vaccination programme. The second phase of the vaccination programme was breathed into life after the US donated over four million doses of the Moderna vaccine. Only about one percent of the population has been…
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No deaths, blood clots recorded so far from COVID-19 vaccinations in Nigeria – FG, WHO
The Federal Government and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have disclosed that since the covid-19 vaccination with AstraZeneca vaccine began on March 15, 2021, there has been no record of deaths and blood clotting. The government however stated a total of 8,439 mild adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) have been reported such as pain, swelling…
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Pastor Chris condemns pastors endorsing COVID-19 vaccines
The Founder and President of the Believers LoveWorld Incorporated, aka Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, has lashed out at pastors encouraging their members to go take the COVID-19 vaccines. The outspoken preacher noted that pastors shouldn’t be making such recommendations. Oyakhilome made this knowing during a recent virtual church service. According to him:”I cannot…
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Nigerian scientists warn FG against mass COVID-19 vaccination plan
As Nigeria prepared to receive its first consignment of COVID-19 vaccines, two scientists have cautioned the Federal Government against a mass COVID-19 vaccination plan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, in December 2020 revealed that the Federal Government had planned to acquire vaccines worth N400 billion.…
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More European Countries Begin Covid 19 Vaccination
More European Union (EU) nations have kick-start mass Covid-19 vaccinations geared towards putting an end to the global pandemic. TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) reported days ago that outside the EU, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Serbia have already started the inoculations against the Pandemic. European Union member states, including France, Italy, Austria, Portugal and Spain have since…
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UK begins mass COVID-19 vaccination programme
Britain on Tuesday hailed a turning point in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, as it begins the biggest vaccination programme in the country’s history with a new Covid-19 jab. The first patients in line on what has been dubbed “V-Day” — the over-80s, care home workers and at-risk frontline health and social care staff…