Vaccine Complications Kills BBC Presenter
BBC presenter Lisa Shaw died due to complications from the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, a coroner concluded today. The 44-year-old radio host died at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in the city just over three weeks after her first dose of the vaccine, heard coroner Karen Dilks. An inquest, which lasted less than an hour, was told she was admitted to hospital after she complained of...
You Must Take COVID-19 Vaccine Before Dec. 1, FG Tells Civil Servants
The Federal Government has set a deadline of December 1 for civil servants to take the COVID-19 vaccine. Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, announced this at a briefing on Wednesday in Abuja. “With effect from 1st December 2021, Federal Government employees shall be required to show proof...
Omicron Variant: UK Removes Nigeria From Red List
Authorities in the United Kingdom (UK) have finalised the decision to review the travel ban imposed on Nigeria and 10 other countries amid the detection of Omicron COVID variant. Sajid Javid, UK Health Secretary, said this when he briefed the British Parliament on Tuesday. According to him, England will remove all 11 countries from red list from 04:00 GMT on Wednesday. “So...
Post COVID-19: Ndukwe Iko Urges Govt To Scale Down On Major Capital Projects, Face Health And Food Sustainability
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia state, Chief Ndukwe Iko has called on the federal government to adopt globally recognized standards in overcoming the impact of COVID-19 on the economy. Chief Iko, a former governorship aspirant in Abia state, said that there is a need for the government to scale down on major capital projects at...
Student Who Refused To Return Home For Lockdown Dies In Boyfriend’s House
A university student has died at her boyfriend’s home after failing to return home ahead of the Covid-19 lockdown. ABN TV reports that The student identified as Claire Natukunda, died in Maganjo, at her boyfriend’s house identified as Junju. She was reportedly two months pregnant. Junju was not at home when his 20-year-old girlfriend died because he had walked to Kampala to...
WHO Fears “Silent” COVID-19 Epidemic In Africa
Africa has so far been spared the worst impact of the coronavirus, but World Health Organisation, WHO, is worried the continent could face a “silent epidemic” if its leaders fail to prioritise testing for it. “My first point for Africa, my first concern, is that a lack of testing is leading to a silent epidemic in Africa. “So, we must continue...
It’s Not Time To Open Schools, Churches, Mosque, Others — Buhari Tells Nigerians
The Federal Government has insisted that Churches, Mosques in the country remain closed amid coronavirus in Nigeria. President Muhammadu Buhari reiterated its decision in a post on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Tuesday, where it stressed that the updated guidelines for the ease of the COVID-19 lockdown were still in force. Also Read: We Will Continue To Repatriate Almajirai – Northern...
UK Set To Ease COVID-19 Lockdown Today
Ministers are set to reveal the easing of Britain's lockdown today if the five tests are finally met. Boris Johnson and his top team will get expert advice from the Government's scientists today to check if it's safe to start easing the measures. Also Read: Samuel Chukwueze Undergoes Coronavirus Test For LaLiga Return And at tonight's 5 pm press conference it's expected...
COVID-19: 8,000 Workers Sacked In Anambra State
About 8,000 staff members of a waste management company in Anambra State have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is coming as states have locked down their boundaries to stop the spread of the COVID-19. Managing Director, Redivivus Industries Ltd., Mr. Emeka Ajekwu, who disclosed this to newsmen in Awka, on Wednesday said the COVID-19 pandemic had adversely...
Increasing COVID-19 Cases May Overwhelm Our System – Health Minister
The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, on Wednesday, said the increasing number of new COVID-19 cases may have an overwhelming effect on the nation’s health system. Mr Ehanire said this while addressing journalists at the Presidential Task Force (PTF) briefing on COVID-19 in Abuja. While noting that there was an increased adherence to the advisories during the Salah celebration, the health...
