Tag: COVID-19
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What the US does about COVID-19 divides the world
COVID-19 is still ravaging the world. Almost four million cases were reported to the WHO last week, and on current trends, the total number of cases is expected to pass 200 million within the next two weeks. Facing the severe situation, the international society must enhance solidarity and cooperation so as to prevent the virus…
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It’s clear who’s the one undermining the norms of science
A joint statement was issued Tuesday, July 27, in the name of so-called science officials from the US and its allies, in support of the second phase of the WHO-led COVID-19 origin study.It says if China rejects the second phase of the study, then the country is not taking its responsibility to help the world…
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Selfishness and prejudice of U.S. disrupt global fight against COVID-19
When the world is plagued by repeated resurgence and frequent mutations of the novel coronavirus, the COVID-19 situation is still grim, and the international community needs more confidence, cooperation, and hope than ever, the U.S., driven by political gains and prejudice, is stirring up trouble and creating splits around the world, stigmatizing acts of other…
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COVID-19: KNSG suspends Eid festivities
The Kano State Government has announced the suspension of Eid-el-kabir festivities in the state. This is contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Mr Muhammad Garba, on Monday in Kano. The Federal Government on Saturday put six states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on red alert as part of the preventive…
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Lagos records 4 COVID-19 related deaths in 4 days
Lagos State recorded four COVID-19 related deaths between July 14 and July 17, the state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has said. Abayomi made the disclosure through his Facebook account @ProfAkinolaAbayomi, on Monday while giving the state’s COVID-19 update for the period. The commissioner said that the deaths increased the state’s COVID-19 related mortality…
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65% of COVID-19 vaccine misinformation spread by 12 people
When it comes to COVID-19 vaccine misinformation, the voices of few reached many, according to a study. Approximately 65 per cent of misinformation about the vaccine that’s spread on social media can be traced back to 12 people, says the Centre for Countering Digital Hate in a recent report. The non-profit organisation referred to those…
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Group sensitises Nasarawa students on new COVID-19
An Abuja based volunteer group, Beyond The Classroom Foundation, has taken an awareness campaign on COVID-19 to schools in Karu Local Government Area of Nararawa State.This sensitisation was on the backdrop of the new Delta Variant of COVID-19 reported in Lagos State.This, the group said, was to acquaint the school children with COVID-19 safety protocols…
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Put people first and forge global synergy in fighting against COVID-19
China’s people-centered approach in human rights protection was praised by representatives of many European countries at the 2021 China-Europe Seminar on Human Rights held both online and offline on Tuesday. In its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, China has always put people and their lives first and made every effort to safeguard people’s right to…
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Unilorin gets molecular lab for COVID-19, other infectious diseases’ testing
By Steve Oni, Ilorin The University of Ilorin has again raised the bar in public health provision in the country, with the flag-off of its ultra-modern Molecular Diagnostic and Research Laboratory, which was sponsored by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). A statement by the Director of Corporate Affairs, University of Ilorin, Mr. Kunle Akogun,…
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Guangzhou tightens control in wake of new COVID-19 cases
The southern Chinese city of Guangzhou has tightened anti-epidemic measures in parts of the city to curb the recent COVID-19 resurgence, local authorities said on Tuesday. The city had implemented closed-off management on the Zhongnan sub-district as well as 37 other locations and their surroundings. The people in these areas must follow strict quarantine measures…