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Health

February 14, 2022

367,927 fully vaccinated people catch COVID-19 in South Korea

The number of those who were infected with COVID-19 after receiving booster shots was 93,054 on February 6.

Health workers attending to Covid-19 patient
February 13, 2022

Valentine’s Day: Red Cross donates blood in Lagos

The crucial blood donation would be handed over to Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service for accident victims, an official said.

Red Cross officials
February 11, 2022

Valentine’s Day: Organisation to launch condom emoji to promote safe sex

The campaign, which has as its theme “Rise of the Condom Emoji,” would be launched on February 13 and 14.

Condom
February 11, 2022

Uganda moves to jail those refusing COVID-19 vaccination

Persons found guilty of concealing infectious diseases would pay $850 or spend a year in jail, according to government proposition.

Uganda president Yoweri Museveni
February 10, 2022

Britain’s AstraZeneca posts revenue boost, with 2.5 billion COVID-19 jabs released

The company’s total revenue increased by 41 per cent in 2021, while core earnings per share grew by 32 per cent.

AstraZeneca headquarters
February 10, 2022

COVID-19: Nigeria reports 37 new infections, total now 253,875

Again, Lagos state took the lead with 16 new infections, followed by the Federal Capital Territory with 11 cases.

Coronavirus
February 9, 2022

House moves to restrict use of public funds for foreign medical trips

While leading the debate on the floor of the House, sponsor Sergius Ogun, said the Bill would positively impact the lives and wellbeing of the people.

February 9, 2022

COVID-19: Data shows over 400 million cases recorded worldwide

Ten billion vaccines against COVID-19 have been administered worldwide, according to both the WHO and JHU.

Patients in an isolation center
February 8, 2022

First autopsy botched, Sylvester Oromoni had ‘generalised infection’: Pathologist

Sokunle Soyemi, a pathologist, said the late Dowen College student had infections of the lungs and liver.

Late Sylvester Oromoni Jnr
February 8, 2022

FG closes 20 medical diagnostic centres in Nasarawa

The centres were shut down for operating without registration and employing the services of unqualified radiographers.

Osaghie Ehanire