COVID-19 forced a lull in the pomp that accompanies New Year celebrations around the world, yet people found a way with fireworks and more to express their excitement.
WHO said its experts, researchers in South Africa and worldwide are currently conducting studies to understand Omicron better.
NCDC recorded 1,064 new cases on Saturday as against 304 the previous day.
Nigeria has recorded 1,149 new cases of COVID-19, the highest number of infections in a single day since February, says the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.
As states struggle to curb the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant, Nigeria is now averaging more than 700 new cases, says the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.
No fewer than 136 students in a high school have tested positive for the COVID-19 Delta variant, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed.
