Pfizer and BioNTech announced Thursday they would seek regulatory authorization for a third dose of their COVID-19 vaccine. It comes after initial data from an ongoing trial showed a third…
Read More Pfizer seeks authorisation for 3rd COVID-19 shot as Vaccine efficacy drops
Chidi Samuel| The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Thursday confirmed the first case of the highly contagious delta variant of the coronavirus in Nigeria. The NCDC which made…
Read More NCDC confirms detection of deadly Delta COVID-19 variant in Nigeria
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says COVID-19 vaccines do not contain electromagnetic ingredients that can cause side effects. The Executive Director, NPHCDA, Dr. Faisal Shuaib, said this…
Read More No ‘electromagnetic ingredients in COVID-19 vaccines’, says FG
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday said Africa is experiencing a “speedy” spread in infection rates, as the continent battles a third wave of COVID-19. Matshidiso Moeti, WHO regional…
Read More WHO says COVID third wave infections spreading faster than ever in Africa
By our reporter| Nigeria is conscious of the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and is taking necessary measures including provision for oxygen facilities as a preventive measure, health minister,…
Read More Nigeria preparing for 3rd wave of COVID-19, says FG
