FG Issues Warning as COVID 19 Cases Jump by 630%
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The Federal Government has warned Nigerians to be careful with their health amid the rise in the country’s COVID 19 cases
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According to Minister of State for Health, Dr. Olorunmimbe Mamora, 5,398 infections have been recorded in the last 10 days
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The government is now working towards strengthening existing measures to ensure the safety of Nigerians
The Federal Government on Thursday issued a warning to Nigerians to take charge of their health amid the drastic rise in the country’s COVID 19 cases.
The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Olorunmimbe Mamora made this statement during an interview with the PUNCH.
Mamora disclosed that COVID cases had continued to increase in the country, with over 5,398 recorded between December 6 and 15.
This is a sharp increase of over 630% from the total 739 cases that were recorded between November 26 and December 5.
He added that the government plans to strengthen existing measures to stop the drastic spread of the virus.
While giving his take on the rise in cases, the President, Guild of Medical Directors, Dr. Abiodun Kuti stated that the rise may be as a result of travelers coming into the country from Europe and America.
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The rise in cases may however also be attributed to the emergence of the Omicron variant, which was first discovered in South Africa last month.
Earlier research has shown that this strain of the virus may be more transmissible than other variants.
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