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April 7, 2021

EU to present findings on AstraZeneca and blood clots

Thrombosis is a potentially dangerous condition in which blood clots can obstruct blood flow after receiving the jab.

April 7, 2021

Nigerian government stops COVID-19 vaccination

“So we felt that it was proper for us in the circumstance to ensure that those who have been vaccinated have been fully vaccinated.”

Minister of Health Osagie Ehanire
March 30, 2021

U.S., UK blocking vaccines from reaching Nigeria: Ahmad Lawan

“The U.S. is not allowing vaccines to go out of U.S. The EU is not allowing the AstraZeneca vaccine produced in the UK to be sent out of the EU.

Nigerian Senate President, Ahmed Lawan. [CREDIT: Senate Twitter handle]
March 29, 2021

COVID-19: Single vaccine dose gives improved protection to elders, researchers say

Meanwhile people who had previously contracted the virus were also found to have not much difference in terms of levels of protection after they were jabbed.

Photo of Coronavirus vaccine used to illustrate this story (Credit: USC)
March 28, 2021

Vaccination: Group urges Sanwo-Olu to prioritise Persons With Disabilities

The group called on Mr Sanwo-Olu to respect Article 11 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities.

Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)
March 25, 2021

AstraZeneca downgrades vaccine effectiveness to 76% from 79%

The UK-based company maintained in the updated report that the vaccine was 76 per cent effective (down from 79 per cent reported on Monday)

AstraZeneca vaccine
March 18, 2021

Over 12,000 Lagosians received AstraZeneca vaccines in 2 days: Commissioner

The commissioner said that 260 strategic leaders in the state were inoculated, comprising 144 men and 116 women.

Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu [
March 15, 2021

France, others suspend AstraZeneca roll out as fears of adverse reactions linger

Vaccine manufacturer AstraZeneca maintained that the vaccine had been approved as safe by relevant regulatory bodies.

AstraZeneca vaccine
March 11, 2021

Only mild side effects have been reported for AstraZeneca vaccines- NPHCDA

“All side effects reported by those who have been administered the vaccine have been mild.”

Buhari and Osinbajo taking COVID-19 vaccine jab
March 5, 2021
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