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COVID-19 Delta variant spreading, present in 104 countries, WHO warns
“We are experiencing a worsening public health emergency that further threatens lives, livelihoods and a sound global economic recovery…”
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COVID-19: Only 1% of Lagos residents received 2nd dose vaccination – Sanwo-Olu
By Florence Onuegbu Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday said that only 1 per cent of Lagos residents received…
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‘Deadly’ COVID-19 Delta variant discovered in Oyo State
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on July 8 confirmed the index case of the deadly Delta variant in Nigeria.
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COVID-19: Lagos leads again as Nigeria records 98 new infections
The 98 additional cases represent a decrease in infections from the 186 cases reported from three states on Friday, with no death.
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WHO study highlights high global prevalence of syphilis among gay
The study presents the first global syphilis prevalence estimate among men who have sex with men.
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Myocarditis side effect: WHO insists benefits of COVID-19 vaccines outweigh risks
The global body receives reports of heart inflammation cases due to myocarditis and pericarditis associated with COVID-19 Pfizer and Moderna vaccination.
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FCTA battles cholera outbreak, records 514 suspected cases
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Federal Capital Territory Administration has taken several measures to stop the spread of Cholera as well as provide…
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Alert: COVID-19 cases on the rise in Nigeria again
Lagos had the highest number of cases, which was 175, while Rivers recorded eight and Gombe had three cases.
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Africa’s COVID-19 cases surge by 20% as U.S. donates additional 20m vaccine doses
By Cecilia Ologunagba The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Africa has marked its worst pandemic week ever, as cases rose for seven…
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COVID-19: Nigeria registers 110 new infections
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) registered 110 new COVID-19 cases, with no related death in the daily infection chart. The centre…
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