COVID-19 Pill Shows Rapid Clearance Of Virus — Japanese Drugmaker
Shionogi, Japanese drugmaker, says an experimental treatment has shown rapid clearance of the virus that causes COVID-19.
“The pill, S-217622, demonstrated rapid clearance of the...
COVID-19: Taiwan Won’t Go Into Shanghai-Like Lockdown — Premier
Su Tseng-chang, Taiwan’s premier, says it will not go into a Shanghai-like lockdown to control a rise in domestic COVID-19 cases.
Speaking to reporters, Tseng-chang...
COVID-19: Philippines Rolls Out Second Booster Dose
The Philippines has started giving a second COVID-19 booster dose for immunocompromised adults.
Nearly 61% of the Philippines’ population have been vaccinated, while about 13...
Shanghai Records 51 COVID-Related Deaths
Shanghai reported 51 new COVID-19 deaths on Thursday, up from 39 the day before.
The government announced this on Monday.
The city also recorded 16,983 new...
Hong Kong Reopens Venues, Extends Dining Hours As COVID Cases Fall
Hong Kong has reopened gyms, beauty parlours, theme parks and cinemas for the first time in more than four months.
Many restaurants were reportedly booked...
Philadelphia To Scrap Indoor Mask Mandate
Philadelphia is ending its indoor mask mandate, reversing its decision just three days after imposing the order.
The Philadelphia health department said the board of...
Taiwan Approves 2nd COVID Booster Dose
Taiwan’s government has approved a second COVID-19 booster vaccine dose for those 65 and older, and third boosters for the immunocompromised.
People with compromised immune...
Vaccines Production: Buhari Directs Minister To Submit Progress Report
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, to submit a progress report by the end of May 2022 on...
Shanghai Reports More COVID-19 Deaths
Shanghai has reported seven more COVID deaths amid a lockdown.
The deaths on Tuesday bring the total death toll in Shanghai to 10.
A city health...
India’s COVID-19 Cases Hit Month-High
India’s tally of daily COVID-19 cases has reached more than 2,000 for the first time in a month.
According to the health ministry, 2,183 new...
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FRSC Cautions Passengers Against Night Travels During Festivities
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Commander in Katsina State, Mr Ibrahim Maiyaki-Bazama, has cautioned passengers against embarking on night journeys during festivities.
Maiyaki-Bazama...
CBN to Implement New Round of Banking Recapitalisation for DMBs
The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, says the bank is working on implementing a new round of banking recapitalisation for...
Nigeria Will Not Experience Fuel Queues in 3-Months — Kyari Assures
Three months of steady supply of fuel has been assured by the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), Alhaji...