The World Health Organization has warned that the coronavirus variant Omicron was spreading at a rate not seen with previous strains and was likely present in most countries. The discovery of Omicron was first announced in November by scientists in South Africa, which was the first to
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday said at least one person infected with Omicron had died, as the country began an ambitious booster programme against the variant. “Sadly, at least one patient has been confirmed to have died with Omicron,” Johnson, who on Sunday warned of a “tidal wave” of infection from the mutation, […]
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says prospective members will be required to show evidence of vaccination before they will be allowed into the camp for registration from the next orientation exercise in 2022. NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, announced this on Monday in his nationwide virtual address to the 2021 Batch “C” Stream […]
By: Adémólá Òrúnbon The Ogun State Government says that the administration of booster dose to persons fully vaccinated with either two doses of AstraZeneca or Moderna vaccine will begin today, Monday, 13th December, 2021. According to a statement by the Press Officers, Ogun State Primary Health Care Development Board, Mrs. Adesola Ogunbanwo and Mrs. Yemisi […]
With effect from Tuesday, Dec. 14, the Federal Government will restrict airlines coming from Canada, United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia into Nigeria. Minister of Aviation, Capt. Hadi Sirika, announced the decision on Sunday in Lagos and explained that it was to reciprocate restricted flights from Nigeria into those countries over the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron. […]
One hundred bed space Hospital for Women and Children is ready for commissioning tomorrow, Monday 13th of December by His Excellency the Executive Governor of Kwara state, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. The Hospital, which is located at Eyenkorin in Asa Local Government Area of the state is reportedly equipped with modern health facilities. The Hospital which is […]










