Tag Archives: COVID-19

US President Joe Biden on Friday said “well over 600,000” Americans could die of the coronavirus as he stepped up federal aid in the world’s worst-hit country, while less wealthy nations anticipated better access to tests and vaccines thanks to several international deals. “The virus is surging. We’re at 400,000 …

The fight against the deadly Coronavirus in India may have suffered a minor setback.   How did Gistongist know this?     This is because there was a fire outbreak at a new facility of Serum Institute on Thursday, January 14th.     The affected site belonged to the biggest …

As he introduced new policies on the COVID-19 pandemic, immigration and climate change, Biden started his first day in office by reversing several actions of former President Donald Trump. The 46th American president cancelled the ban that limited travel from mainly Muslim nations to America. Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, …

Dubai has suspended live entertainment permits for hotels and restaurants amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, according to an official circular issued by Dubai Tourism. “The Department observed, through field inspection, an increase in number violations during entertainment activities in hotels and restaurants. “Accordingly, the Department directs all concerned in …

Sad news has again rocked the Nigerian political scene as Udo Ekpenyong the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairman of the Akwa Ibom Chapter has died. Chairman Ekpenyong died after fighting with COVID-19, according to reports gathered from family sources. The deceased was elected less than a year ago as PDP …

Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has stated that he will not accept the Covid-19 vaccine, describing it as a killer product designed to kill people. The Kogi governor condemned the use of the vaccine in a viral video while addressing a crowd, saying that there is no cure for HIV …

The Lagos State Government says it will suspend some of the regular activities in schools in the state as part of measures to curb the spread of COVID-19.   This was made known by the Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folashade Adefisayo, during a visit to some schools in the state …

Truck drivers have been advised to adhere strictly to COVID-19 protocol as directed by Federal Government in order to prevent the spread of second wave of COVID-19 pandemic.   The South West Chairman of Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners, NARTO, Alhaji Bola Ogunyele gave the advice while speaking with …

U.S. First Lady Melania Trump has warned the US to choose “love over hatred” and “peace over violence” in her farewell message to Americans. On Monday, January 18, in a nearly seven-minute post, Melania said she and her husband Trump have had unforgettable memories for the past four years, and …

The Lagos State Government says it will suspend some of the regular activities in schools in the state as part of measures to curb the spread of COVID-19.   This was made known by the Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folashade Adefisayo, during a visit to some schools in the state …