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WHO scientists to visit China on Thursday for probe into origin of Covid-19
China has announced that a team of 10 WHO scientists will visit the country on Thursday.
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Nigeria surpasses 100,000 cases of Covid-19
The national case count rose to 100,087 confirmed cases and 1,358 covid related deaths as of 10th January 2021.
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COVID: U.S. records 4,000 COVID-related deaths in a day for the first time
The US in a single day recorded an all-time high of 4,000 coronavirus-related deaths for the first time.
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Covid-19: Pope Francis set to get vaccinated, says its ethical
Pope Francis has encouraged Catholic faithfuls to get vaccinated, as he announces that he is about to receive a Covid-19...
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Covid-19 vaccine: Kano, Lagos is priority as FG announces distribution plan
The FG through the NPHCDA has stated that its distribution plan for the Covid-19 vaccine deployment in Nigeria.
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Lagos bed occupancy level in COVID-19 care centres increases to 51%
The Lagos State Government has lamented the increase in bed occupancy level at its various COVID-19 care centres.
Read moreDetailsCOVID-19: WHO advises vaccine firms and wealthy nations to stop bilateral deals
WHO has called on COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers and the wealthier countries buying them to stop making bilateral deals.
Read moreDetailsCovid-19: UK approves Moderna’s vaccine, the third shot to be cleared
The UK medicines regulator has approved Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine for emergency against the virus.
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Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine appears effective against key mutation – Study reveals
Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech's vaccine may offer some protection against the new variants of coronavirus.
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Covid-19: UK extends travel ban to international passengers from 11 African countries
The UK has extended a travel ban to travellers from 11 African countries in order to contain the new strain...
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