Musings From Abroad

COVID-19: WHO confirms global decline in infections, fatalities

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3 years ago

March 8, 2022

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially confirmed that COVID-19 cases and fatalities are declining globally.

The global body, which disclosed this on its official Facebook account, however, insisted that it is “far too early to declare victory” over the pandemic.

In a video, the director-general of WHO, Tedros Ghebreyesus, said some countries are experiencing a decline in infections and fatalities, and have been able to ease restrictions with low rates of hospitalisation.

“It’s too early to declare victory over COVID-19. Many countries are facing high rates of hospitalization and death. With high transmission, the threat of a new, more dangerous variant remains real. We urge all people to exercise caution and all governments to stay the course”-Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
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WHO also noted that the Omicron variant has been responsible for a significant increase in the number of hospitalisations and deaths.

It is the first time the global organisation has confirmed a reduction in infections since the declaration of the 4th wave of the pandemic in 2021.

This as Nigeria recorded only two cases on Monday, the lowest daily infections since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.

To this effect, the former SSG has declared his support for Prince Dotun Babayemi who has been chosen by the party elders.

Accordingly, he appealed to party members across the state, especially his supporters, to rally round Prince Babayemi so that the party could triumph at the coming polls.

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Brazilian meatpacker JBS invests $2.5 billion in Nigeria, builds six facilities

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1 hour ago

November 22, 2024

Ifeoluwa Dada

Brazilian meatpacker JBS says it has inked a memorandum of understanding with the Nigerian government for a $2.5 billion investment plan that will include the construction of six new plants in the African nation.

Three of the plants would deal in poultry, two in beef, and one in pork, according to a statement from JBS.

In accordance with the memorandum of understanding, JBS stated that it would develop a five-year investment plan in Nigeria, which would include budget estimates, feasibility studies, and an action plan for the development of the local supply chain.

The Nigerian government would then guarantee the sanitary, regulatory, and economic conditions required for the project’s viability, JBS continued.

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China’s Xi meets with Morocco’s Crown Prince

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1 hour ago

November 22, 2024

Ifeoluwa Dada

Morocco’s official media reports that Chinese President, Xi Jinping, visited Morocco briefly on Thursday.

According to Morocco’s MAP, Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan welcomed Xi in Casablanca. The visit demonstrated the close ties of camaraderie, collaboration, and solidarity between the Moroccan and Chinese peoples, it said.

China’s official broadcaster, CCTV, said that Xi and Hassan had a “cordial conversation” at the airport after being received by the Crown Prince and Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch.

After attending the G20 Summit in Brazil, Xi paid the visit.

In recent years, China has increased its investments in Morocco’s rail and infrastructure. Morocco is desirable for Chinese electric car battery manufacturers because of its proximity to Europe, free trade agreements with important EU and US markets, and an established automotive sector.

Morocco was chosen by Chinese EV battery company Gotion High Tech in June to establish Africa’s first gigafactory, which will cost $1.3 billion in total.