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- Health
- November 24, 2020
- 268 views
Russia says Sputnik V virus vaccine 95% effective
Russia said Tuesday its Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine was 95 percent effective and would be cheaper and easier to store than some alternatives, as the global race heats up to…
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- November 24, 2020
- 242 views
Yellow fever hits Benue
Dr Godwin Oyiwona, Benue Supervisory Commissioner for Health has disclosed cases of Yellow Fever disease in three Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. Oyiwona disclosed this at the flag-off…
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- November 23, 2020
- 195 views
Oxford University’s COVID-19 vaccine is 70% effective — but cheapest so far
The University of Oxford and AstraZeneca say their COVID-19 vaccine gives 70 percent protection against the disease. Oxford’s announcement comes less than a month after Pfizer and BioNTech said that…
- Health , Medical
- November 19, 2020
- 280 views
UK scientist invents face mask that ‘kills COVID-19″
Gareth Cave, a scientist in Nottingham, has invented a face mask that “kills more than 90% of flu and coronavirus”. Cave, a scientist and nanotechnology expert at Nottingham Trent University,…
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- November 19, 2020
- 143 views
People Trusting Herbalists Contributed To Strange Deaths In Enugu – Health Commissioner
The Enugu Commissioner for Health, Emmanuel Ikechukwu Obi on Thursday faulted the failure of communities to report irregular health symptoms as cases of strange illnesses in the state persists. “The…
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- November 17, 2020
- 237 views
ADB to access, distribute COVID-19 vaccines
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Tuesday it had allocated 20.3 million dollars to help member countries access and distribute vaccines for coronavirus. “Asia and the Pacific have largely…
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- November 16, 2020
- 206 views
BREAKING: COVID-19 vaccine by US’ Moderna ‘95% effective’
A COVID-19 vaccine being developed by Moderna, a US company, has proved to be 95 percent effective against the infection. According to the BBC, early data from the company showed…
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- November 16, 2020
- 205 views
Enugu Govt Confirms Spread Of Yellow Fever In Three LGAs
Enugu State Government has confirmed the spread of Yellow Fever in three Local Government Areas of the state. In a statement issued on Sunday night, the Commissioner of Health, Dr…
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- November 14, 2020
- 211 views
SPECIAL REPORT: In Jigawa, A Community Without Doctors Battles Pneumonia
Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of deaths in Nigeria with about 18 deaths every hour, according to a 2018 UNICEF survey. Over the years, the government and many…
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- November 14, 2020
- 238 views
Yellow fever death toll rises to 76
A total of 76 deaths have been recorded from Yellow fever in three states. The cases were recorded between November 1 and November 11, 2020, in Delta, Enugu and Bauchi…
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- November 13, 2020
- 305 views
COVID-19 kills serial killer Peter Sutcliffe
THE Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe has died from complications arising from COVID-19. The serial killer died at precisely 1.10 am on Friday morning after his lungs finally collapsed. Sutcliffe contracted…
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- November 12, 2020
- 169 views
Osinbajo: Getting COVID-19 Vaccine A Matter Of Utmost Concern
One of Nigeria’s main priorities now is getting the COVID-19 vaccine and this is a matter of utmost concern to the Buhari administration, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.…
- Health
- November 11, 2020
- 215 views
Imo records 612 cases, 12 deaths from COVID-19
Imo State has recorded 12 deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic since the index case was confirmed in the country. Also within the period, 616 confirmed cases were recorded, while 580…
- Health
- November 10, 2020
- 161 views
Strange Disease Hits Oyo Communities, 11 Dead, Five Hospitalised
*Govt: we’re awaiting sample results The Commissioner for Health, Caretaker Chairman of the council, Mr Kelani Abdullahi, Bashir Bello and lawmaker representing Lagelu Constituency in the House of Assembly, Akintunde…
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- November 9, 2020
- 214 views
First COVID-19 vaccine is 90 percent effective, says Pfizer
Pfizer and BioNTech say the first vaccine they have developed against COVID-19 can prevent more than 90 percent of people from getting infected. According to the BBC, the vaccine has…