Covid-19 Deaths

As total coronavirus infections in Nigeria hit 24,077, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC has warned against abandoning face masks in favour of face shields.

Nigeria records 187 new coronavirus cases

March 18, 2021

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 322 new COVID-19 cases in the country, bringing the total number of infections to 52,227.

NCDC records 574 new coronavirus infections, 8 deaths

February 16, 2021

A healthcare worker receives a dose of COVISHIELD, a COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by Serum Institute of India, at a school converted into a vaccine centre at Sanand, on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India January 21, 2021. REUTERS-Amit Dave

India to give homegrown coronavirus vaccine in seven more states this week

January 24, 2021

Facial nerve paralysis experienced after receiving the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine shot against COVID-19 is a rare complication, an official has said.

Report: Most Nigerians unsure, not willing to take coronavirus vaccine

January 20, 2021

France has received its first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech Coronavirus vaccine.

France receives first doses of coronavirus vaccine

December 26, 2020

As more countries approve a coronavirus vaccine, the urgent need for inoculation continues to grow with COVID-19 cases and deaths spiking to record highs in several countries.

Coronavirus vaccine approved as cases surge

December 13, 2020

Director General of NCDC, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu addressing the press at the presentation of 15,000 COVID-19 test kits to NCDC by UNICEF in Abuja on Tuesday, Sept 29, 2020. [Twitter-@NCDCgov]

Nigeria records 474 new coronavirus infections, 2 deaths

December 10, 2020

Dr Matshidiso Moeti, World Health Organisation (WHO), Regional Director for Africa, has paid tribute to African leaders for the progress they have made in their fight against COVID-19 pandemic.

WHO: 1 out of 5 coronavirus deaths in Africa linked to diabetes

November 12, 2020

WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus

WHO: Coronavirus deaths increase in Africa

November 3, 2020

San Diego State University halts in-person classes, Sept. 2, 2020, for a month after dozens of students were infected with the coronavirus.

India sets world record with new number of virus cases

September 6, 2020

Thousands of Israelis took to the streets of Jerusalem again Saturday demanding the prime minister’s resignation.

Israeli protests demanding premier’s resignation continue

September 6, 2020

People wear masks in Chinatown following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. January 30, 2020. REUTERS-Kamil Krzaczynski

US nears six million cases of coronavirus

August 31, 2020

Scientists around the world are building up their knowledge about the coronavirus, as they frantically search for a cure and vaccine.

17 New deaths recorded as Australia battles second wave of virus

August 23, 2020

The World Health Organization (WHO) today (July 23) warned of the threat posed by COVID-19 to health workers across Africa.

WHO: Africa records over 25,000 coronavirus deaths

August 19, 2020

As total coronavirus infections in Nigeria hit 24,077, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC has warned against abandoning face masks in favour of face shields.

FCT records 75 new coronavirus cases

August 9, 2020