COVID 19 Delta Variant Remains Dominant in Nigeria- NCDC
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The NCDC has disclosed that COVID 19 delta Variant remains the dominant form of the virus in Nigeria
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The agency has disclosed that the variant has dominated the isolation centers in the country
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Nigerians have been urged to apply preventive measures and work together to avoid the spread of the virus
The COVID 19 delta variant remains the dominant strain of coronavirus in Nigeria, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
Dr. Ifedayo Adetifa, the Director-General of NCDC made this known while speaking at a national briefing on COVID-19 in Abuja on Monday.
Adedifa was represented by Head of Risk Communication, Dr. Yahaya Disu who disclosed that the delta variant dominated isolation centers in the country.
He added that some European countries have started to reintroduce restrictions and lockdowns to curb the spread of the deadly COVID 19 delta variant.
“We must note that these are regions with considerably high vaccination rates, however, they are seeing surges in COVID-19, leading to make vaccinations mandatory to counter transmission of the virus which unvaccinated persons pose.
“I mention these to inform you that COVID-19 is still causing havoc in other countries and we must not take our situation for granted.”
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The NCDC boss urged eligible Nigerians to receive the COVID 19 vaccine if they have not. He divulged that the vaccine is safe and effective at reducing the occurrence of the disease.
He stated that the National Primary Health Care Development Agency will continue with the rollout of the vaccine and it can be collected at vaccination sites across the country.
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