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COVID-19: WHO backs mask-wearing on long flights amid U.S. spread of Omicron variant

World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, advised that countries should consider recommending passengers wear masks on long haul flights. WHO said this...

Michael Simire - January 10, 2023

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COVID-19: Incomplete, outdated data disservice to public health response in Nigeria – Tomori

Professor of Virology, Oyewale Tomori, says Nigeria’s COVID-19 data are generally incomplete and outdated, constituting a disservice to public health response. Prof. Tomori, former Vice-chancellor of...

Michael Simire - January 9, 2023

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Adaptation is key characteristic of China’s Policy against COVID-19 – Envoy

Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Cui Jianchun, has said that adaptation is the key characteristic of China’s policy against COVID-19 as the country refines its...

Michael Simire - January 6, 2023

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COVID-19: Doctors fault govt’s stance on restricting travellers from China

The Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP) has faulted the Federal Government’s restraint in placing a restriction on travellers from China due to...

Michael Simire - January 5, 2023

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Nigeria records 35 new cases of COVID-19 infections

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) recorded 35 new cases of COVID-19 infections in the last week of December 2022. It stated on its...

Michael Simire - January 5, 2023

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Gifting Nigerians smokefree movies for yuletide

Like previous experiences, the yuletide this year is filled with electric in the air and an uptick in fun and entertainment activities. Even with...

Michael Simire - December 29, 2022

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No death recorded as NCDC registers 49 Monkeypox cases

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that as of December 23, 2022, the country registered 49 confirmed cases and...

Michael Simire - December 29, 2022

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Lagos restates commitment to formidable healthcare system

The Lagos State Government says efforts were in place to make healthcare in the state formidable and in line with global standards. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu...

Michael Simire - December 25, 2022

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