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August 31, 2021 AKWA IBOM COVID19 CASES ON A STEADY RISE AS 2ND PHASE OF VACCINATION GETS UNDERWAY
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AKWA IBOM COVID19 CASES ON A STEADY RISE AS 2ND PHASE OF VACCINATION GETS UNDERWAY

RISING COVID

With the increased response from residents as the 2nd phase of the Covid19 vaccination gets underway, there are concerns about the available doses of the Moderna vaccine catering to the growing need of citizens of the state.

 

It might interest you to know that Akwa Ibom’s Covid19 cases is rising and has become a cause for concern.

As at Saturday August 28, Akwa Ibom had recorded 89 new cases. So far there are 3,901 confirmed cases, 3, 148 discharged, 713 active cases, and 40 deaths.

 

The state Primary Health Care Agency has said that it is expecting to receive more vaccines.

Hence in the days ahead the state will have more of its citizens vaccinated to aim at herd immunity to curb the spread of the virus as Nigeria battles the 3rd Wave of Covid19.

August 31, 2021 AKWA IBOM STATE MARKS 55 CENTRES FOR COVID19 VACCINATION ACROSS THE STATE.
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AKWA IBOM STATE MARKS 55 CENTRES FOR COVID19 VACCINATION ACROSS THE STATE.

The 2nd Phase of Covid19 vaccination commenced in Akwa Ibom State on August  25 with administration of over 60,000 doses of the Moderna Vaccine for citizens yet to be vaccinated.

Inspiration FM News visited designated centers for Vaccination in Uyo Metropolis to confirm sites that had started administering the jabs.

 

There are 55 designated fixed vaccination sites across the state.

In Uyo, the turnout was impressive as some resident claimed to have arrived at 7am and waited to received the jabs which were eventually administered at 10am.

 

Another centre in the metropolis, the University of Uyo teaching Hospital also had a good turnout of interested persons with some showing up to request for the 2nd dose of the AstraZeneca Vaccine.

 

The 63, 336  doses is to serve 31,113 residents for the administration of 2 doses of the moderna vaccines.

Akwa Ibom ‘s State Immunization officer , Dr IME UDOH in a chat with Inspiration FM news said the residents who access the Moderna vaccines will get their 2nd doses in 4 weeks time.

May 8, 2021 Gunmen Attack Ini LGA Police Headquarters
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Gunmen Attack Ini LGA Police Headquarters

The Odoro Ikpe police station which also serves as the Divisional Police Headquarter in Ini Local Government of Akwa Ibom state has been attacked by Gunmen in the early hours of today; Saturday May 7, 2021.

Six policemen were said to have been killed in yet another attack targeted at Nigerian security Agencies. IPOB’s Easter Security Network has been accused of carrying out this attack.

May 7, 2021 I’m still Committed to Akwa United and our Target of Winning the League Title – Ndifreke Effiong
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I’m still Committed to Akwa United and our Target of Winning the League Title – Ndifreke Effiong

The most sought-after striker in the Nigeria Professional football league at the moment and Akwa united’s goal poacher, Ndifreke Effiong Udo today reiterated his focus on the Nigerian League title and the success of his team amidst speculations that He had just put pen to paper to Join Al-Ahli Benghazi of Libya.

Speaking Exclusively to Inspiration 105.9 fm at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, ahead of their Match day 20 fixture against Sunshine stars of Akure to Herald the start of the 2nd stanza of the NPFL 2020/2021 Season, Ndifreke laid out his plans to keep his sight on the goal and help his team achieve their set target for the season

The Promise Keeper’s goal machine currently has 8 goals to his credit in the Nigerian League, where Akwa United currently sit 3rd with 34 Points from 19 games played so far.

Ndifreke highlighted positive mindset of his team; Akwa United towards winning the NPFL this season and making it to the continent however the League Management Company and League owners intend to conclude the season.

It may interest you to know that the Confederation of African Football; CAF on Monday gave June 30, 2021 as the deadline for member Federations to send names of clubs representing them in the Champions League and Confederation Cup.

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