Tag: COVID-19
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UNIPORT directs compulsory use of face mask
The management of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) on Monday made compulsory the use of face mask in its campuses over concerns of third wave of COVID-19 in the country. The Federal Government on Sunday put six states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on red alert following the emergence and possible rising cases…
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COVID-19: ‘Vaccinate and ‘die within 3 years’ (2), By Ehichioya Ezomon
By Ehichioya Ezomon The first of this serial of Monday, July 12, 2021, contrasted the “mRNA COVID-19 vaccine” with the “normal vaccine” from the pathogen itself – a microbe or virus that was killed or weakened – and introduced into the body in order to produce antibodies. The argument of the “anti-vaccine” (anti-vax) propagators is…
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Third wave: COVID-19 spread more in Lagos, new cases rise in Nigeria
Nigeria is apparently facing a third wave of COVID-19 pandemic as new cases rise, with Lagos, the epicentre, the hardest hit. Figures released by the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, “>NCDC, late Sunday night showed that the nation reported 203 new cases. This represents a rise from the 123 cases posted on Saturday. In the…
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Why we didn’t approve herbal medicine for COVID-19 treatment- NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has given reasons why it has yet to approve any herbal medicine for the treatment of COVID-19. This is contained in a statement signed by the agency resident Media Consultant, Mr Olusayo Akintola, and issued to newsmen on Sunday, in Abuja. The statement quoted…
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COVID-19 3rd Wave: FG places FCT, Lagos, five other states on red alert
Following the emergence of the Delta variant of coronavirus infection in the country and the rising number of new cases and hospitalisations, the Nigerian government has put six states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on a red alert. The affected states, which are spread across four of the country’s six geopolitical…
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Health Minister tests positive for COVID-19
British Health Secretary Sajid Javid has tested positive for Covid-19 and is suffering “very mild” symptoms. Javid, who has received both vaccine doses, said on Saturday night a PCR test had confirmed a positive result he received by lateral flow test. He said he would continue to self-isolate and work from home. It is understood…
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COVID-19: NCDC records 132 additional cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported additional 132 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) as of Friday, July 16. The NCDC made the disclosure on its official website handle on Saturday morning. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the new infections indicate a decrease from the 159 cases registered on Thursday.…
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HIV increases risk of severe COVID-19 infection – WHO
A new World Health Organisation (WHO) report has confirmed that HIV infection is a significant independent risk factor for both severe and critical COVID-19 presentation at hospital admission and in-hospital mortality. WHO, in a statement on its website, stated that nearly a quarter of people living with HIV and who were hospitalised as a result…
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NAFDAC approves more vaccines for COVID-19
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has approved more vaccines for the treatment of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Director General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on Thursday. She said approval had been given to Moderna, a vaccine from the Rovi…
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NAFDAC approves more vaccines for COVID-19
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has approved more vaccines for the treatment of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Director General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on Thursday. She said approval had been given to Moderna, a vaccine from the Rovi…