Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has disclosed that the country is presently experiencing a 4th wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The agency revealed that the country has recorded 500% increase in the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases over the past 2 weeks.
In a statement signed on Monday by the Director-General of NCDC, Ifedayo Adetifa, the commission said that the spike in the number of the new cases was caused by the Delta and Omicron variants.
It added that the response to the virus requires a collaborative approach, urging Nigerians to support the government in curbing the pandemic.
The statement:
“Therefore, individuals, families and institutions also need to play their part in protecting each other by ensuring adherence to #COVID19 public health and social measures,” the statement said.
“Critically, Nigerians are urged to adhere to recommended measures by NCDC and other public health authorities, as they celebrate Christmas and New Year.
“Please avoid all non-essential travel within and outside Nigeria to reduce the risk of transmission. The virus that causes COVID-19 is more likely to spread in mass gatherings especially when held indoors with full capacity and poor ventilation.
“We strongly recommend outdoor events with physical distancing, compulsory use of facemasks, and provision of handwashing facilities or hand sanitisers. Please make use of every opportunity provided to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The government has made these vaccines available for all eligible citizens and booster doses available for those previously vaccinated.”
The centre disclosed that it is launching its yuletide season campaign themed #CelebrateResponsibly as part of the #TakeResponsibility campaign.
The campaign aims to promote adherence to Covid-19 preventive measures during the festive season.
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