COVID-19

November 04, (THEWILL) - The United Kingdom (UK)  has granted a conditional authorization to Merck's coronavirus antiviral, Molnupiravir, the first pill shown to successfully treat COVID-19. British Health Secretary, Sajid Javid said on Thursday the antiviral treatment Lagevrio, also known...

November 03, (THEWILL) - The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday granted approval for emergency use of the covaxin Covid-19 vaccine. Found to have 78 percent efficacy after two doses spread over four weeks, the vaccine “is extremely suitable for low-...

November 01, (THEWILL) - The Chief Medical Director of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Prof Ememabasi Bassey, has recounted the positive impacts of COVID-19 on Nigeria's healthcare system. Prof Bassey said the lockdown, which prevented medical tourism globally, created...

September 20, (THEWILL) - Students in the South Eastern part of Nigeria who missed papers in the ongoing 2021 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) will be given another opportunity to write them. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of...

September 07, (THEWILL) - The United States Government has announced a compulsory COVID-19 vaccination as part of its requirements for all applicants seeking lawful permanent residence in the US. This is part of the new guidelines released by the U.S....

September 04, (THEWILL) - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga will step down as his party’s leader over mounting criticism of his government’s management of COVID-19. The shock announcement comes as PM Suga’s approval ratings plunged to an all-time low. “The battle...

September 02, (THEWILL) - A memo sent out to basketball teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA) on Thursday has detailed a fresh set of proposals that concern players who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 based on personal convictions. The NBA...

August 29, (THEWILL) - Nigeria international Frank Onyeka, who starred for newly promoted English Premier League side Brentford in their sensational victory over Arsenal in the season's opener and followed that up with an impressive draw against Crystal Palace, is...

August 15, (THEWILL) - Figures, they say do not lie. The COVID-19 daily surge is worrisome considering the unmatched response from all quarters. Except for the commendable weekly briefings by the Presidential Task Force, the daily updates by the Centre...

August 12, (THEWILL) - The Nigerian High Commission in London in the United Kingdom has been shut after officials tested positive for COVID-19. Sources furnished THEWILL exclusively with the letter informing of the closure, which will last 10 days beginning...