Why COVID-19 may resurge in Nigeria, by experts

Why COVID-19 may resurge in Nigeria, by experts

• Explain how to protect oneself against recent surges in coronavirus infection
• Academy warns that high numbers of unvaccinated Nigerians pose a threat of deadlier strains
• Country surpasses 10% COVID-19 immunisation milestone, no longer among countries with least vaccination

The recent surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths in Nigeria and some other parts of the world have raised concerns. The quickly changing coronavirus has spawned yet another super contagious omicron mutant that is worrying scientists as it gains ground in India and pops up in numerous other countries, including the United States.

It is feared that the situation may lead to another shutdown, travel restrictions and mandatory wearing of facemasks.

Latest figures from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) showed that Nigeria has tested 5,313,596 samples, with 258,517 confirmed cases, 4,985 active cases, 250,388 discharged cases and 3,144 deaths.

The NCDC warned: “In the last few weeks #COVID-19 cases have increased in Nigeria. Across the world, the number of people dying from the disease is increasing

“If you are not vaccinated, please consider getting the vaccine to protect yourself and loved ones @NCDCgov advice: https://bit.ly/3NMqroV.”

According to the NCDC, to date, 258,517 cases have been confirmed, 250,388 cases have been discharged and 3,144 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The 880 new cases are reported from eight States- Lagos (750), FCT (48), Rivers (40), Delta (21), Akwa Ibom (11), Kano (five), Nasarawa (four), and Plateau (one).

A multi-sectoral national emergency operations centre (EOC), activated at Level 2, continues to coordinate the national response activities.

Scientists say the variant, which is called BA.2.75, may be able to spread rapidly and get around immunity from vaccines and previous infections.

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