NCDC boss urged Nigerians while celebrating to prevent the onset of a full-fledged fifth COVID-19 wave by remaining mindful of the high risk of the spread of COVID-19.
“If not contained, it could exceed the peak number of cases seen in 2017 when the infection re-emerged.”
“Proper mask use reduces the probability of transmission between an individual who is infectious and one who is susceptible to infection…”
The Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 says it is currently reviewing the travel advisory and public health safety measures.
The agency says Nigeria has now identified a further 39 cases of the omicron variant, bringing the total number of confirmed infections to 45.
“As of December 19, Nigeria reported 223,887 cases and 2,985 deaths in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.”
NCDC says it is analysing outbound and inbound travellers from countries with confirmed cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
According to the centre, countries in Europe are reintroducing restrictions, resulting in demonstrations and unrest.
