A top scientist has warned that cloth sheet masks are not going to protect people from the fast spreading covid-19 Delta variant. Truetells Nigeria reports that the warning comes as some US states and cities face the potential of a mask mandate in response to the Delta variant. Michael Osterholm, an epidemiologist and…
Truetells Nigeria reports that CNN has fired three employees for entering its New York headquarters without being vaccinated for protection against COVID-19. This was disclosed in a memo from the cable news network’s president. “In the past week, we have been made aware of three employees who were coming to the office unvaccinated,”…
On the 19th of February 2021, 662 new confirmed cases and 10 deaths were recorded in Nigeria. Truetells Nigeria understands that the spread of novel Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) in Nigeria continues to record significant increases as the latest statistics provided by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control reveal Nigeria now has 150,908 confirmed cases….
The WHO Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) has issued interim recommendations for use of the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine (AZD1222). Who should be vaccinated first? While vaccine supplies are limited, it is recommended that priority be given to health workers at high risk of exposure and older people, including those aged 65…
NAFDAC Has Approved Astrazeneca Vaccine For Use In Nigeria To Treat COVID-19. Truetells Nigeria reports that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has approved Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for use in Nigeria. This online news platform understands that NAFDAC Director-General, Dr. Mojisola Adeyeye disclosed this while briefing journalists on…
Abuja Court Has Convicted 33 Nigerians For Not Wearing Face Masks In Public Places. Truetells Nigeria reports that an Abuja Mobile Court has convicted 33 persons, who were arrested and arraigned for not wearing facemasks in public places. READ: Failure To Wear Face Mask Attracts 6-Month Jail Term Says Buhari This online…
Full List Of 33 Countries For UK COVID-19 Quarantine Has Emerged. Truetells Nigeria reports that UK residents returning to England from the countries on the list must now pay £1,750 to quarantine in a Government-approved hotel. READ: Okonjo-Iweala Appointed As WTO Director-General This online news platform understands that Nigeria luckily escaped being…
US President Biden Has Threatened To Ban Nigeria Among Other Countries Over Failure To Sign Gay Laws. Truetells Nigeria reports that President of the United States of America, Joe Biden has threatened to sanction countries that have refused to make laws to accommodate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer and Intersex (LGBTQI) people. …
State Government Has Spoken On Enforcing President Buhari’s COVID-19 Jail Threat By Embarking On Mass Arrest And Prosecution. Truetells Nigeria reports that state governments on Monday explained obstacles to the enforcement of COVID-19 Health Protection Regulation 2021, which was signed by President Muhammadu Buhari on January 27. Our correspondents, who monitored major cities…
The PTF has set a date for the resumption of interstate movement in Nigeria. TruetellsNigeria reports that the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 says interstate movement in Nigeria may resume on Sunday, 21 June 2020. This reliable online news platform understands that the Personal Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on New Media, Bashir Ahmad dropped the…
