Coronavirus Updates
WHO sounds warning over upcoming religious festivals
Days ahead of Easter and two weeks before Ramadan, the World Health Organization on Wednesday cautioned against crowded indoor celebrations that could trigger a fresh surge in coronavirus infections. “In
AstraZeneca ‘respects’ decision by Germany to restrict use of vaccine
AstraZeneca says it respects this week’s decision by Germany to restrict the use of its coronavirus vaccine – but reiterated that the jab has been deemed safe by other health bodies. “We
EU fails to achieve March vaccination goals amid looming third wave
The European Union has fallen short of vaccinating 80 per cent of health care workers and people over the age of 80 against Covid-19 by the end of March,
COVID-19: WHO sounds warning over upcoming religious festivals
Days ahead of Easter and two weeks before Ramadan, the World Health Organization on Wednesday cautioned against crowded indoor celebrations that could trigger a fresh surge in coronavirus infections. “In
Heart disease, cancer kill more Americans than Covid in 2020 ― Data
Covid-19 was the third leading cause of death in the United States in 2020, according to provisional data released on Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Heart
NAF airlifts COVID-19 relief materials to 14 West African countries
Loading up the COVID-19 relief materials. By Kingsley Omonobi— ABUJA The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has commenced the airlift of COVID-19 medical relief materials donated by the Economic Community of
Germany limits general use of AstraZeneca jabs to people over 60
Germany’s federal and health ministers on Tuesday agreed to limit the general use of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine to people over age 60 starting Wednesday. People under 60 should be able
Germany imposes restrictions on AstraZeneca jabs for under-60s
Germany will deploy AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine for general use only for over-60-year-old, ministers decided Tuesday, imposing restrictions for younger people after several severe clotting cases. Under-60s can still decide to
Coronavirus: Latest global developments
Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis: – Origins report – The United States and 13 allies voice “shared concerns” over a World Health Organization-backed report on the
WHO chief toughens tone on China with lab probe call
Chinese President, Xi Jinping (R) and WHO DG (L) The WHO’s chief, long accused of complacency towards Beijing, hardened his tone Tuesday, urging further investigation into a theory Covid-19 sprang
