Coronavirus nigeria news

Here are some recent news updates on the coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria:

Latest Updates:

• As of March 10, 2023, Nigeria has recorded a total of 255,444 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 3,145 deaths and 234,299 recoveries. (Source: Nigeria Centre for Disease Control)
• The Federal Government has announced plans to vaccinate 40% of the country's population against COVID-19 by the end of 2023. (Source: Vanguard News)
• The Lagos State Government has introduced a new COVID-19 protocol, which requires all passengers arriving in the state to present a negative COVID-19 test result or undergo a rapid test at the airport. (Source: Punch Newspaper)

Recent Developments:

• The Nigerian Government has approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in the country. (Source: Premium Times)
• The Federal Ministry of Health has launched a nationwide campaign to promote COVID-19 vaccination, with a focus on reaching vulnerable populations such as the elderly and those with underlying health conditions. (Source: This Day Live)
• The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called for increased funding for the country's healthcare system to enable it to respond effectively to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)

Regional Updates:

• The North-West region of Nigeria has been identified as a hotspot for COVID-19, with Kano State recording the highest number of cases in the region. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The South-West region has also seen a surge in COVID-19 cases, with Lagos State recording over 10,000 new cases in the past week. (Source: The Nation Newspaper)
• The Federal Government has deployed a team of health officials to the North-East region to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the region. (Source: Blueprint Newspaper)

International Updates:

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has praised Nigeria's efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, saying that the country's response has been "impressive". (Source: WHO Website)
• The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on the Nigerian Government to relax travel restrictions to boost the country's economy. (Source: IATA Website)
• The European Union has provided additional funding to support Nigeria's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: EU Website)

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