Tag: THIRD WAVE
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COVID-19 Third Wave: Nigeria records five deaths in a single day as cases surge
COVID-19 killed five people on Wednesday as cases surged in Nigeria, with 535 new infections reported in 18 states. The rising cases are indications that the third wave of the dreaded COVID-19 has hit Nigeria. Figures released by the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) showed that cases surged from 404 on Tuesday to 535…
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COVID-19: World in early stages of third wave amid Delta surge – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that the spread of COVID-19’s Delta variant, along with increased social mobility and the inconsistent use of proven public health measures was driving increases in both case numbers and deaths. WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus stated this on Wednesday in remarks to the 8th meeting of the Emergency…
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Third wave: Lagos places USA, Canada, South Africa, 11 others on COVID-19 watch list
The Lagos State Government has placed 14 countries on watch list as part of measures to prevent a possible spread of the new COVID-19 variant. Commissioner for Health Prof. Akin Abayomi said the measure became necessary following the discovery of variants from banned countries within another country. He said: “The affected countries are Canada, USA,…
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COVID-19: What we are doing to avoid third wave – Lagos Government
The Lagos State Government says all its facilities have been placed on high alert to pick up early trends that may suggest a third wave of COVID-19 in the state. Prof. Akin Abayomi, the state’s Commissioner for Health, in a statement on Monday, said the state was set to take steps to prevent another wave…
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Nigeria must prevent COVID-19 third wave- PTF warns
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 on Monday has warned Nigerians to be cautious so that the country does not slide into possible third wave of the coronavirus. Italy, France and Germany are some of the countries currently experiencing third wave of the virus, with Italy scheduled for fresh lockdown, whereby people will only be…