Tag: COVID-19 pandemic
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UN to hold special General Assembly session over COVID-19
The UN General Assembly moved Thursday to hold a special session focused on international coordination in response to the coronavirus pandemic from December 3-4 in New York. Discussed since June, the meeting is intended to bring together heads of state and government according to a resolution adopted by 150 of the 193 General Assembly members.…
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China bars Nigeria from entry over COVID-19
The Chinese authorities have temporarily suspended entry into China by Nigerians and other nationals in Nigeria holding valid Chinese visas or residence permits due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The PUNCH learnt that the United Kingdom, Belgium, Luxembourg, Philippines and a few others were also affected by the policy. It was gathered that the decision was…
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COVID-19 fight: UN hails Africa
The United Nations has commended Africa for its exceptional management of the COVID-19 pandemic with record low incidences and deaths. The President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Amb. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande said this yesterday while addressing a virtual press conference, adding that the developing countries have done better than developed countries as regards the…
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COVID-19: Omotola recounts ordeal after recovery
Barely a week after she revealed on her Instagram page that she has tested positive for coronavirus screen diva Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has recovered from the deadly disease. The 42-year-old actress made this known on Friday, on the popular filmmakers’ WhatsApp group, Filmic, while reacting to the debate on how Nollywood can adhere strictly to the…