Ezenyimulu said Anambra received 78,810 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in March for the first phase of the vaccination.
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New coronavirus variant ‘Mu’ under close scrutiny by WHO
The World Health Organization has said it is monitoring a new coronavirus variant known as “Mu”, which was first identified in Colombia in January 2021.
Australia sets 80% vaccine target to open borders
Australia will reopen its borders and end lockdowns when 80 percent of the population is fully vaccinated, Prime Minister Scott Morrison revealed Friday.
Brazil passes grim milestone of 500,000 Covid-19 deaths
Brazil on Saturday crossed the grim threshold of 500,000 coronavirus deaths, the country’s health minister said, trailing only the United States in lives lost to Covid-19.
US to buy 1.7 million courses of Merck’s Covid pill
The United States on Wednesday announced an agreement with Merck to buy 1.7 million courses of an experimental antiviral pill against Covid-19.
Spain opens borders to all vaccinated travellers
Spain jumpstarted its summer tourism season on Monday by welcoming vaccinated visitors from most countries as well as European tourists who can prove they are not infected with coronavirus.
France to offer Covid-19 vaccines to 12-18 age group from June 15
France will start offering Covid-19 vaccines to everyone between 12 and 18 on June 15, President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday.
Algeria begins reopening borders after 14-month pandemic closure
After a 14-month suspension amid the coronavirus pandemic, Algeria is reopening its airspace and allowing flights to and from a handful of countries.
European Union to launch Covid-19 recovery plan in June
EU countries will be able to launch the bloc’s coronavirus recovery plan in June after all 27 members approved the scheme, the European Council announced Monday.
Boris Johnson urges G7 to agree on Covid-19 vaccine passports
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants the upcoming Group of Seven summit to reach agreement on Covid-19 vaccine passports and to open talks on a “world treaty” to prepare for future pandemics.