Omicron BA.2 Makes Up Over 90% Of COVID Variants In US — CDC
The US Centre for Disease Control (CDC) says the BA.2 sub-variant of Omicron is estimated to now make up more than 90% of the...
US Drops Mask Requirements For Airlines Passengers, Employees
The US government will no longer enforce a mask mandate on public transportation.
This comes after a federal judge in Florida ruled that the directive...
NCDC Reports 22 New Cases Of COVID-19
Twenty-two new COVID-19 infections have been recorded the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) across the country.
NCDC in its update for April 18, said the...
US Judge Rules Against Mandatory mask Mandate On Planes, Trains
A federal judge in Florida has ruled that a US government order mandating people to wear masks on public transportation is unlawful.
US health officials,...
99% Residents of Indonesia’s Island Have COVID Antibodies — Study
A study says almost all residents of Java, Indonesia’s most populous island have antibodies against COVID-19.
According to the government-commissioned research, this is due to...
COVID-19 2nd Global Summit To Hold On May 12
A second global COVID summit is expected to be held on May 12.
The summit, which will be held virtually, will focus on efforts to...
Japan Approves Novavax COVID Vaccine
Japan’s health ministry panel has approved the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine.
When full approval is granted, the vaccine will become Japan’s fourth COVID shot.
The Japanese government...
Shanghai Sets Target To Stop Spread Of COVID-19
Shanghai has set a target to stop the spread of COVID-19 outside of quarantined areas by Wednesday, which would allow the city to further...
Hong Kong Approves Sinopharm, Sinovac COVID Vaccine For Clinical Trials
COVID-19 vaccines developed by a Sinopharm subsidiary and Sinovac Biotech to target the Omicron variant have been approved for clinical trials in Hong Kong.
The...
Shanghai Reports Three COVID Deaths On Sunday
Shanghai has reported three COVID deaths on Sunday, the first time during the lockdown that it reported deaths among COVID-19 patients.
The city reported 19,831...
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Regulatory Requirements: NCAA Suspends Licences of 3 Private Jet Owners
Acting Director-General, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, said the authority has suspended licences of three Permit for Non-Commercial Flight (PNCF), otherwise...
Abducted Channels TV Reporter Regains Freedom
Channels Television reporter, Joshua Rogers, who was abducted from his residence in Rumuosi, Obio/Akpor area in Rivers, has been freed.
He was released around 10p.m....
Junior Pope: Actors Guild Declares April 11 “No Shoot Day”
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has declared Thursday as “No Shoot Day” for all Nollywood filmmakers, following the death of actor Junior Pope...