Tag: coronavirus
Olam targets increased support for smallholder farmers
As the world continues to grapple with the impacts of the global coronavirus pandemic, Olam, a leading food and agribusiness,…
Russia confirms 24,818 new COVID-19 cases
Russia recorded 24,818 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total of infections to 5,707,452 the federal…
Minister decries COVID-19 effects on children
The FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, said on Friday in Abuja, that COVID-19 had negatively affected lives, homes…
Thailand daily record of new COVID-19 cases hit almost 10,000
Thailand has announced the discovery of a new daily record of nearly 10,000 new coronavirus cases on Monday.
Jigawa NSCDC urges residents to comply with COVID-19 guidelines
Jigawa NSCDC has called on the residents to ensure total compliance with COVID-19 guidelines during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
FG okays second dose of AstraZeneca vaccine
Nigeria will begin administering the second dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines on eligible Nigerians who received the first shots.
How Nigeria can avoid India’s COVID-19 disaster: UBTH CMD
Nigerians have been urged to strictly comply with all COVID-19 safety guidelines, in order to avert what is currently happening…
Turkey prepares for harshest COVID-19 shutdown
Turkey will impose a three-week-long nationwide shutdown later on Thursday, its harshest lockdown since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic,…
COVID-19: Germany to fly oxygen supplies to India
Germany’s Air Force said it is preparing to fly medical and oxygen supplies to India, where medicines and equipment are…
Prince Charles saddened by India’s coronavirus crisis
Britain on Wednesday expressed sorrow over the bleak Coronavirus death toll in India.
Ethiopia registers 841 new COVID-19 cases
Ethiopia registered 841 new Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the past 24 hours, taking the nationwide tally to 253,120 as of…
Nigeria warns against travelling to India, Brazil and others
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has warned Nigerians against travelling to countries like India, Brazil, South Africa and Turkey.
Air India cancels UK flights
Amid a sharp spike in COVID-19 infections, Air India said it was cancelling flights to and from the UK for…
COVID-19: New Zealand to suspend travels from India April 11
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on Thursday that New Zealand will suspend all travel from India after a surge of…
COVID-19 cases will rise despite vaccine: Scientists
A group of scientists, which serves as adviser to the British government over the handling of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak,…
COVID-19: Ethiopia registers 1,878 new cases
Ethiopia registered 1,878 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the nationwide tally to 215,189 as of Sunday…
COVID-19, technology and the new face of small businesses
The outbreak of coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has had a devastating impact that the world is still dealing with.
Lalong charges Christians on love for humanity
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau State has charged Christians in Plateau and Nigeria, to demonstrate the love of God towards…
Coronavirus origin: China replies U.S., 13 other countries
China on Wednesday disproved a joint statement made by the U.S. and 13 other countries expressing “concerns” over the World…
UBTH vaccinates 2,200 staff
The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), said it has vaccinated no fewer than 2,200 members of staff against COVID-19.
FG tells hospitals to use N49bn COVID-19 intervention fund properly
The Federal Government on Tuesday announced that only federal health institutions that made judicious use of the N49 billion intervention…
We’re winning war against COVID-19 pandemic – Edo govt
Edo state government has declared that it is gradually winning the war against the second wave of the Coronavirus (Covid-19)…
COVID-19 hits Alex Iwobi
Super Eagles forward, Alex Iwobi has tested positive for COVID-19.
Philippines records 9,838 new COVID-19 cases
The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) on Friday reported 9,838 new COVID-19 infections, the highest ever daily tally since the…
COVID-19: Kaduna vaccinates 51,447 persons
The Kaduna State Ministry for Health has said that 51,447 persons have so far received the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in…
COVID-19: Africa’s confirmed cases surpass 4.14m
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has said the number of confirmed Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in…
Easter: Germany tightens lockdown
German leaders on Tuesday agreed to extend the country’s coronavirus lockdown until April 18 to contain new infections and tighten…
Ethiopia reports 1,994 new COVID-19 cases
Ethiopia registered 1,994 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the nationwide tally to 183,863 as of Friday…
Yabatech to resume normal academic activities March 22
The Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) will resume normal academic activities on Monday, March 22.
Respite as Edo records zero COVID-19 case, death
Edo state has witnessed a decline in case positivity and fatality rates, recording zero new COVID-19 cases and no death.