Tag: Covid-19
How we navigated COVID-19 challenges — Outgoing UBTH CMD
“And I am proud that the hospital has enjoyed industrial harmony in the last eight years. The health workers have…
81-year-old Biden tests positive for COVID-19 again
The White House said he would be returning to Delaware where he would self-isolate and would continue to carry out…
How COVID-19 turned me to full-time singer – Pheelz
Pheelz, has said he decided to become a full-time singer after he contracted COVID-19 because he wanted to “die empty.”
Court orders Minister to explain how N535m was spent on school feeding during lockdown
By Taiye Agbaje A Federal High Court, Abuja has ordered Dr Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management…
I had COVID-19 twice – Teni reveals
Teni explained that she went through a “strict diet” to achieve her new body figure after surviving COVID-19 twice.
Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19, says White House
In an unexpected turn of events, U.S. First Lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 just days before President…
55 countries face health worker crunch linked to COVID-19 – WHO
According to WHO, African nations have been worst hit by the phenomenon, with 37 countries on the continent facing health…
COVID-19 back in Nigeria, 35 new cases reported
The new cases increased Nigeria’s total infections to 266,450 and 3,155 deaths since the outbreak of the pandemic in 2019.
COVID-19: China infection surge on agenda at WHO meeting
WHO said that Chinese scientists had been invited to present detailed data on viral sequencing to the expert meeting at…
NAFDAC issues alert on fake COVID-19 test kits
The counterfeit BTNX Incorporated COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits was communicated to NAFDAC by Health Canada.
France warns of resurgence of COVID-19 cases
New infections have been steadily rising since 10 days and the seven-day moving average of daily new cases reached an…
Americans to pay for COVID-19 vaccines, treatments
Earlier this month, U.S Department of Health and Human Services announced that commercial sales of COVID-19 vaccines, previously distributed by…
U.S. First Lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19 again
President Biden tested negative for COVID on Wednesday morning in antigen testing, the White House said.
Japan to waive pre-departure COVID tests for vaccinated travellers
The requirement for tests will be lifted from Sept. 7, Kishida said. No decision has been made yet on a…
Fauci, face of U.S. COVID response, to step down December
Fauci often appeared by former president Donald Trump’s side as the nation and the world grappled with the fast-spreading killer…
NCDC announces COVID-19 surge in Nigeria, Akwa Ibom leads
The NCDC said that the 517 cases, which were recorded in 13 states and the Federal Capital Territory, have raised…
Kim Jong-Un declares ‘victory’ in fight against COVID-19
Kim, however, stressed the need for continued vigilance and stricter measures in border areas to prevent COVID-19 from gaining entry…
China reports 1,094 new COVID cases
There were no new deaths, keeping the nation's fatalities at 5,226. As of Aug. 9, mainland China had confirmed 232,109…
COVID-19 eases worldwide but surges in Japan
Every continent reported a weekly case decrease. Africa dropped the most, 49% for a cumulative 12,547,258, followed by Europe 29%…
Hong Kong eases COVID quarantine rules for arrivals
The city's border has been almost completely sealed since 2020, with international arrivals facing tough quarantine and testing protocols. It…
Biden exits isolation after second negative COVID test
Biden tested negative on Saturday but waited until a second negative test on Sunday before ending his isolation.
South Korea reports 107,894 new COVID-19 cases
The daily caseload was slightly down from 119,922 the previous day, but it was higher than 88,361 tallied a week…
Abuja Millennium Park reopens after 2 years
Millennium Park which was closed down at the height of the COVID-19, was conceived and designed by Italian architect, Manfredi…
Biden still positive after rebound Covid-19 case
Biden tested positive for COVID for the first time on July 21 and previously described his experience with the coronavirus…
Macau reopens city as no COVID infections in 9 days
Macau reopened its casinos on July 23, as authorities began unwinding stringent measures which required most businesses and premises to…
New Zealand’s borders fully open after long pandemic closure
Most visitors arriving in New Zealand still need to be vaccinated against COVID and must take two COVID tests after…
A joke? Biden tests positive for COVID-19 again
The president, who was brought down by the deadly disease last week tested negative last Tuesday. Four days later, he…
Biden out of isolation, tests negative for COVID-19
He went into isolation and was given a five-day course of Paxlovid, a Coronavirus treatment medication.
COVID-19: South Korea logs highest deaths amid rapid spread
The deaths recorded were attributable to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, recently driven by a sub-variant.
COVID-positive Biden appears virtually at White House meeting
Biden, 79, tested positive for COVID on Thursday when the White House said he was experiencing mild symptoms and would…