Ebola: FG orders strict screening at Nigeria’s entry points
Premium Times's headline. Reported by Premium Times, Punch, The Sun Nigeria.
What Premium Times reported
The Ministry of Health says the directive follows concerns raised by the Office of the National Security Adviser over reported breaches of approved Ebola entry protocols.
The publisher's own words, quoted for review. Every outlet carrying the story is listed below with its link.
Ebola: FG orders strict screening at Nigeria’s entry points. The Ministry of Health says the directive follows concerns raised by the Office of the National Security Adviser over reported breaches of approved Ebola entry protocols. Covered by 3 publications. Premium Times: Ebola: FG orders strict screening at Nigeria’s entry points. Punch: FG orders tighter Ebola screening at Nigeria’s entry points. The Sun Nigeria: Ebola: FG orders strict enforcement of screening protocols at entry points.
Who is covering it
- Premium Times Nigeria Ebola: FG orders strict screening at Nigeria’s entry points The Ministry of Health says the directive follows concerns raised by the Office of the National Security Adviser over reported breaches of approved Ebola entry protocols. 23 Oct · Tier 2
- Punch Nigeria FG orders tighter Ebola screening at Nigeria’s entry points The Federal Government has ordered stricter enforcement of Ebola screening protocols at all points of entry into Nigeria to prevent cross-border transmissi 23 Oct · Tier 3
- The Sun Nigeria Nigeria Ebola: FG orders strict enforcement of screening protocols at entry points The Federal Government has directed relevant agencies and health institutions to strictly enforce Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) screening and other entry protocols at Nigeria’s designated points of entry following reports of non-compliance with approved measures. 24 Oct · Tier 3
Headlines and excerpts are the publishers' own, shown under quotation for review and linked to the originals.
More from Nigeria
Africa Ebola Outbreak Passes 10,000 Cases, Mostly In DR Congo
According to Channels Television and Le Monde in English, DR Congo's figures show 10,060 people infected and 4,887 dead since the virus was first detected in May. Vanguard and The Korea Times report the Congolese health authorities said on Tuesday that Africa's outbreak has passed 10,000 confirmed cases, with almost 5,000 fatalities. France 24 reports health authorities said Tuesday that cases have passed 10,000, mainly in DR Congo. France 24 also reports there are currently no approved vaccines for the Bundibugyo species driving the infections. The sources agree on the broad figures and location. Summary from 7 sources
Summary from 7 sources Channels Television first also Le Monde in English, France 24, Vanguard, The Korea Times and 1 more
Families in the US are opting for earlier measles vaccinations amid outbreak
The Guardian reported in two of its feeds that families in the US are opting for earlier measles vaccinations amid an outbreak. Parents are giving a second MMR vaccine dose sooner, in line with guidance in Germany, the UK and France. The Guardian also reported that measles cases are accelerating in the US, with twice as many confirmed cases as last year. The excerpts provided are truncated, so further details are not available. Both Guardian feeds carry the same wording, and no other outlets are cited. Summary from 2 sources
Summary from 2 sources The Guardian Health first
Who is Kevin T., the main suspect behind the racist Trappes attack?
France's anti-terrorism prosecutor on Thursday released details of the main suspect in the racist attack in Trappes and La Verriere, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 23.The 39-year-old opened fire with a submachine gun, killing 26-year-old Pengo Bossio Wangi and injuring five others. Excerpt, France 24
Source France 24