COVID-19

COVID-19 was probably the result of a leak from a laboratory, according to a newly updated classified report from the United States Department of Energy obtained by the Wall Street Journal newspaper. The new coronavirus — SARS-CoV-2 —…

Authorities in Macau, the world’s biggest gambling hub, said on Sunday, February 26 that they would drop Covid-19 related mask requirements for most locations, except for public transportation, hospitals and a handful of other areas. The…

China has declared a "decisive victory" over COVID-19, stating that its efforts led to more than 200 million people getting medical treatment, including nearly 800,000 severe cases. The declaration was made by China's most powerful…

The Chinese embassy in Seoul says it plans to resume issuing short-term visas for travellers from South Korea starting February 18. The move follows South Korea's decision last week to end Covid-linked travel restrictions on Chinese…

The Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA) said that its Koviron produced at the advent of COVID-19 has high potency in the management of the virus and other upper tract respiratory infections. Dr Samuel Etatuvie,…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease and Prevention Control (NCDC), said COVID-19 and other diseases have emphasised the importance of hand washing with soap to reduce the spread of diseases. Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, Director General of NCDC, told…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 29 new cases of COVID-19 in six States of Nigeria. The cases were dictated between January 7th to 13th, 2023. The States with the confirmed COVID-19 cases are: Lagos (15); FCT…

The World Health Organization's head has spoken with Chinese authorities and the agency welcomed new information about the situation in the country, WHO said on Saturday after Beijing released new data showing a big jump in COVID-19 related…

Ghana has announced new COVID-19 restrictions on Chinese travellers intending to enter the country. The Ghana Airports Company Limited announced on its website on Tuesday that the restrictions will come into force from January 6, 2023.…

Morocco says it has banned travelers from China in a bid to stave off a possible new wave of coronavirus infections. A foreign affairs ministry statement said the restrictions would be extended to all people arriving from China…