First Covid19 Vaccine Tested On Human Yield Positive

First Covid19 Vaccine Test On Human Yield Positive Result

The first COVID-19 vaccine to be tested on humans has produced positive initial results.
Moderna, the biotechnology company leading effort, made the announcement on Monday.
Stéphane Bancel, CEO of Moderna, said this was based on the results of an initial clinical trial involving eight human test subjects, who were given two doses of the vaccine mRNA-1273 back at the start of March.
The healthy volunteers then produced antibodies which, when tested in human cells, were found to be able to stop the virus from replicating.
Moderna said the levels of antibodies found also matched the levels discovered in individuals who contracted the virus and later recovered.
The company also noted that the vaccine was “generally safe and well tolerated” with the only adverse effect coming with one volunteer, who noted redness around the skin where the vaccine was injected.
The US Food and Drug Administration already gave the company approval to begin the phase two clinical trials, which it plans to launch in July.

First Covid19 Vaccine Test On Human Yield Positive Result

The first COVID-19 vaccine to be tested on humans has produced positive initial results.
Moderna, the biotechnology company leading effort, made the announcement on Monday.
Stéphane Bancel, CEO of Moderna, said this was based on the results of an initial clinical trial involving eight human test subjects, who were given two doses of the vaccine mRNA-1273 back at the start of March.
The healthy volunteers then produced antibodies which, when tested in human cells, were found to be able to stop the virus from replicating.
Moderna said the levels of antibodies found also matched the levels discovered in individuals who contracted the virus and later recovered.
The company also noted that the vaccine was “generally safe and well tolerated” with the only adverse effect coming with one volunteer, who noted redness around the skin where the vaccine was injected.
The US Food and Drug Administration already gave the company approval to begin the phase two clinical trials, which it plans to launch in July.

BREAKING: Gradual Easing Of Lockdown In Lagos, Ogun And FCT Extended By Two Weeks

Chairman of the PTF on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, who is also the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, while making the announcement said,

“​Advisedly, the current phase of eased restriction will be maintained for another two weeks during which stricter enforcement and persuasion measures will be pursued.

“The two weeks extension of Phase One of the eased restriction is also to enable other segments of the economy to prepare adequately for compliance with the guidelines, preparatory to reopening in the coming weeks.” 

Buhari No Longer Addressing Nigerians Today, Presidency Says

According to Adesina, the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 led by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, will instead offer more information on the lastest development in the fight again the virus. 

Adesina said, “No presidential broadcast on COVID-19 updates today.

“None was planned. Rather, the Presidential Task Force will during its usual media briefings bring the nation up to speed on the next steps.” 

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No presidential broadcast on COVID-19 updates today. None was planned. Rather, the Presidential Task Force will during its usual media briefings bring the nation up to speed on the next steps.

No NYSC Mobilisation Soon, Says Director-General, Shuaibu

Shuaibu in an interview with Economic Confidential said only Batch A, Stream 1, who were asked to leave camp due to COVID-19 would be asked to complete orientation. 

He said, “We don’t know when we are going to start mobilising our corps members. You know our training is also structured like that of the military and paramilitary. You can see that the Nigerian Navy recently suspended its training for its freshly recruited cadets.

“So, the moment the coast is clear, we are going to key into the way others will conduct their exercise, so that our corps members can be called back soonest.”

Damn! Madagascar Records First COVID-19 Death

The deceased, according to the country’s national COVID-19 task force spokesman, Hanta Danielle, was a 57-year-old medical worker, who suffered from diabetes and high blood pressure.

He was said to have died on Saturday night.

Madagascar has reported 304 cases and has hit the headlines over a home-grown herbal concoction that President Andry Rajoelina claims can cure people infected with the virus.

Several African countries including Nigeria have ordered or expressed interest in the purported remedy, which is known as COVID-Organics.

Chinese Ambassador To Israel Found Dead In Tel Aviv Home

The married father of one came to Israel in mid-February to take up his post.

According to local media citing unidentified emergency medical officials, initial indications are that he died in his sleep of natural causes. 

Before taking up the post in Israel, Du Wei had been China’s ambassador to Ukraine.

His unexplained death came just days after he criticised comments from US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

COVID-19: Lagos begins chloroquine clinical trial this week

The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy , Mr Gbenga Omotoso, has said the state will this week commence the clinical trial treatment of COVID – 19 using chloroquine as approved by NAFDAC.
The state, which is the epicentre of the virus in the country, had previously disclosed plans to carry out the chloroquine clinical trial .
Omotoso, in an interview on Saturday , said , “ We are ready for the chloroquine clinical trial because we have just secured all the approvals . The documentation has also been completed. Those that will be used for the trials are ready too . By next week we should be ready for the trial .
“ Also , Lagos got a supply of additional 20, 000 testing kits, although we were expecting 40, 000. It means that the testing will increase now . ”
In a related development , a COVID -19 patient was successfully delivered of a baby boy at the Gbagada Isolation Centre in Lagos on Saturday .
Governor Babajide Sanwo – Olu in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary , Gboyega Akosile , said the delivery of the baby through a caesarean was another pointer that the state’ s strategy in combating the virus was working and yielding the desired results. “ Both mother and baby are doing well , ” he added .
The governor also announced that 67 more patients , comprising 22 females and 45 males including three foreign nationals ; two Indians and a Chinese were discharged from four isolation centres in the state on Saturday.
“ The patients ; 24 from the Mainland Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba; 22 from Onikan ; 11 from Agidingbi ; two from Lekki and eight from Lagos University Teaching Hospital isolation centres were discharged having tested negative for COVID – 19 in two consecutive readings . ”
While commending the dedication of health workers in the state, he said the number of patients successfully managed and discharged from isolation facilities in the state had increased to 608.
He urged the populace to adhere strictly to all safety advisories being the only way to break the chain of the transmission.

A Covid19 Patient Gives Birth In Isolation Centre As Lagos Discharges 67 Patients

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this known fews hours ago.

I bring you great news from our isolation facilities. Today, a pregnant # COVID19 patient was delivered of a baby boy at the Gbagada Isolation Centre. Both mother and child are doing well.
Also, 67 fully recovered # COVID19 patients; 22 females and 45 males including 3 foreign nationals – 2 Indians and a Chinese were discharged to join the society.
The patients; 24 from the Mainland Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba, 22 from Onikan, 11 from Agidingbi, 2 from Lekki and 8 from Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) Isolation Centres were discharged after testing negative to # COVID19 in two consecutive readings.
As our front line health workers record successes in the battle against # COVID19
, we urge citizens to adhere strictly to public health directives as this is the only way we can break the chain of transmission of the infection.

NANS Zone D Declares Days Of Protest

Sequel to the well-broadcasted and well-attended Zoom meeting of NANS Zone D held on Friday, 15th of May 2020, it was unanimously agreed that students storm the social media in protest to demand government acceding to demands as communicated in the NANS statement dated 13th of May, 2020.

These demands are:

• Provision of Study Allowance of no less than One hundred thousand naira (#100,000) for all students.
• Special provision to get decent laptop across to students.
• ASUP, COEASU and ASUU must be consulted on school materials necessary to deliver successful online lectures.
• Given the truncation of the economic lives of our parents due to the Covid-19 lockdown, we forthwith demand that fees across tertiary institutions be slashed by 50%.

Students, workers and the entire Nigerian people are enjoined to join us as we trend the hashtag

NoStudyAllowanceNoOnlineClasses

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