The Covid-19 pandemic killed 13.3 to 16.6 million people in 2020 and 2021, the WHO estimated Thursday — up to triple the number of deaths attributed directly to the disease.…
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‘First human case’ of H3N8 bird flu reported in China
China on Tuesday said it has recorded its first human case of the H3N8 strain of bird flu. China’s National Health Commission (NHC) made the disclosure via a public statement.…
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No fewer than 602,000 people died of malaria across Africa last year, an official of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, WHO’s Regional Director for Africa,…
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COVID-19: FG lifts midnight curfew, crowd restriction at weddings, concerts, others
By our reporter| The federal government on Wednesday reviewed the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic in view of the declining number of cases. According to a statement by the…
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FG reviews Covid protocol, scraps PCR test for vaccinated travellers
Chidi Samuel| The federal government on Monday said fully vaccinated travellers coming into Nigeria will no longer be required to take a pre-departure PCR COVID-19 test. The Chairman of the…
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