COVID-19: Nigeria confirms two deaths, 210 cases Saturday

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Nigeria’s total infection from the pandemic currently stands at 204201 while the fatality toll increased to 2673.

It also noted that six states – Benue, Kano, Nasarawa, Plateau, Sokoto and Zamfara – recorded no fresh casesMeanwhile, Nigerians visiting the United Kingdom, may begin to heave a sigh of relieve as the authorities have announced that beginning from October 4, travel restrictions placed on Nigerians and nationals of some other countries may be reviewed.

The decision might not be unconnected to the expression of frustration by many Nigerians visiting the country who have have accused the UK authorities of subjecting them to paying more for COVID-19 testing, even after taking full doses of vaccination in the country. On Saturday, a statement credited to the high commissioner in Nigeria, Catriona Laing, also noted that reports suggesting that the COVID-19 vaccines administered in Nigeria are not approved by the UK are completely untrue.

Ms Laing said the UK recognizes the Oxford-AstraZeneca, Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson and Johnson vaccines used in Nigeria, irrespective of where they are manufactured.

 

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