The UK will on Monday start giving a second booster shot to millions of people who are at a higher risk of COVID-19. Here are five updates about the pandemic
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BY SAM BEN-MEIR To date, nearly 200 million Americans – just over 60% of the population – have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Recent reports indicate that unvaccinated adults are

Akin Abayomi, Lagos commissioner of health, says 1,912,394 doses of AstraZeneca and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in the state. Giving an update on vaccination in the state, Abayomi

Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, says the poor vaccination rate in developing countries will negatively affect the fight against COVID. The minister’s comment comes hours after the Nigeria

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says “only one in four” health workers — representing 27 percent — have been fully

Osagie Ehanire, minister of health, says full vaccination against COVID-19 is not a guarantee against infection and not enough reason

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says COVID-19-related deaths are higher in African patients with diabetes. The global health body disclosed

The Ogun government says persons who have not been vaccinated will be barred from public schools and offices in the

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says economic recovery in sub-Saharan Africa will be the slowest in the world. In its