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Jun 21

Will the Arrival of Covid-19 Vaccines Alter Post Pandemic Immigration and Entry Protocols in Nigeria?

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One year after the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), many vaccines have been formulated to help provide acquired immunity against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‑CoV‑2), and more are expected to be produced across the globe. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) on 18 February 2021, seven different vaccines across three platforms have been rolled out in various countries.

On the 2nd of March, 2021, Nigeria received nearly four million doses of Covid 19 vaccine, being the first batch of the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine. The arrival of this vaccine marked a historic step in curbing the spread of the pandemic in the country and hopefully, will bring normalcy to the country. The entry of these vaccines Marked a notable step towards the objective to guarantee even-handed dissemination of COVID-19 vaccines in Nigeria and around the world. In what will be the biggest Vaccine obtainment and supply operation in history.