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Pfizer, AstraZeneca vaccines less effective against Omicron variant – Report

As nations remain alert on the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes…

Omicron: UK to lift ban on Nigerian travellers, others

The British Government has announced its readiness to lift the travel ban placed on…

COVID-19: Fourth dose needed to deal with new Omicron strain – Pfizer

The Chief Executive of pharmaceutical giant, Pfizer, Dr Albert Bourla, has confirmed that a…

Omicron: FG restricts airlines from UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia

With effect from Tuesday, Dec. 14, the Federal Government will restrict airlines coming from…

India reports two more cases of Omicron, 25 in total

India on Friday reported two more COVID-19 cases of the Omicron variant, taking the…

Sanwo-Olu cancels #EndSARS ‘Peace Walk’ over Omicron variant fears

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, cancelled the Lagos peace walk planned…

Pfizer/BioNTech says three doses ‘effective’ against Omicron

Agency ReportThe coronavirus vaccine developed jointly by BioNTech and Pfizer is "still effective" against…

Tokyo shares close higher as Omicron concerns ease

Agency ReportTokyo stocks closed higher on Tuesday as investors took heart from strong rebounds…

Omicron: UK travel ban unjust, discriminatory, says FG

The Federal Government has labelled the travel restrictions placed on Nigeria by the United…

Omicron: UK ban harmful to livelihood, economies – FG

The Federal Government says the travel ban by the United Kingdom and other European…

Covid-19: UK adds Nigeria to red list, tightens travel restrictions

The United Kingdom has added Nigeria to its red list category as it reinforces…

44 persons died of COVID-19 in Akwa Ibom – Gov Udom’s aide

Dr Dominic Ukpong, Special Adviser on Heath Matters to Gov. Emmanuel Udom of Akwa…

157 Omicron cases detected at teachers college

Omicron, the new Covid-19 variant, has hit Masvingo Teachers College with 157 cases recorded…

Omicron: Travel ban on Southern African countries form of stigmatisation – AU

Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, says the travel ban on…

Nigeria confirms three Omicron cases in passengers from South Africa

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on Wednesday morning confirmed the first case…