He disclosed plans to establish a regional EOC hub in Abuja.
NCDC noted that Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Taraba and Ebonyi states continue to account for 90 per cent of all confirmed cases.
The NCDC, via its official website, on Tuesday reported 10 new confirmed cases in week 35 alone, up from three in the previous week.
Mr Idris stressed that vaccination was not only an individual responsibility but a community one.
The NCDC said that yellow fever is a viral haemorrhagic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti)
The agency said the states most affected were Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Taraba, and Ebonyi, which accounted for 91 per cent of the confirmed cases.
The symptoms of NB.1.8.1 are similar to previous COVID-19 variants and may include sore throat, cough, fever, and fatigue.
Ms Okwor reiterated that hand hygiene remained one of the most effective measures for preventing infections.
NCDC has distributed essential medical supplies, including personal protective equipment and medications, to affected states.
Nigeria records Lassa fever cases year-round, with peak transmission occurring between October and May.
