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  • Second wave: Lagos faces alarming Covid-19 infections, breaks daily record again

    Second wave: Lagos faces alarming Covid-19 infections, breaks daily record again

    Lagos State on Thursday posted 807 new cases of COVID-19, to break its former record and setting a new one.

    The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, had reported 1,565 new COVID-19 cases in Nigeria, with Lagos reporting 807 cases.

    The State broke the COVID-19 record in single day infections it set on January 5, 2021, when it reported 712 cases.

    Thursday’s cases in Lagos are the highest recorded by any state in a single day since the pandemic broke out in February 2020.

    Lagos posted more than half of the entire cases posted on Thursday, with Abuja coming a distant second with 236 cases.

    However, Nigeria’s 1,565 new cases of the virus on Thursday represented a little drop from the 1,664 cases posted on Wednesday, the highest so far by the nation since the onset of the pandemic.

    With today’s infections, total confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nigeria stood at 95,934 with 77,982 survivors discharged so far.

    The nation reported six deaths on Thursday, taking the national death toll to 1,330.

    Fresh cases were reported in 24 States and the Federal Capital Territory.

    See figures below

    Lagos-807
    FCT-236
    Kaduna-79
    Oyo-57
    Plateau-47
    Rivers-37
    Katsina-35
    Edo-30
    Sokoto-30
    Delta-26
    Kebbi-23
    Ondo-20
    Enugu-18
    Abia-17
    Ogun-17
    Benue-16
    Bayelsa-15
    Bauchi-14
    Niger-13
    Kano-10
    Borno-6
    Imo-5
    Ekiti-4
    Osun-2
    Jigawa-1

  • Women Affairs Minister recovers from COVID-19

    Women Affairs Minister recovers from COVID-19

    The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen, has tested negative to COVID-19, after being treated for the disease.

    The minister made this known in a statement on Monday in Abuja, advising the public to comply with the COVID-19 guidelines to be safe.

    She thanked Nigerian women and the entire nation for the prayers “and unshakeable dedication to the plight of those declared positive of the Coronavirus Disease.

    Tallen, who was on New Year eve declared negative of COVID-19 by her doctor, rejoiced that she was part of the 2021 celebrations, and stressed the need for all
    to take responsibility for themselves and their families, to keep everyone safe.

    She expressed commitment to promoting speedy and healthy development of Nigerian women toward national development, as well as promoting the rights of
    the vulnerable in the society.

    The minister prayed for a prosperous year full of exploits in the areas of innovations that would set the nation on a positive course and growth.

    The Minister had on Dec. 27, 2020, disclosed her COVID-19 status on her Twitter handle.

    She said that she went into self-isolation and conducted a test after interacting with individuals that later showed symptoms of the disease, and her test returned positive.

    The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) report as at Jan. 3 showed that 90,080 confirmed cases of the disease were recorded in the country, with 75,044
    discharged and 1,311 deaths.

  • NCDC announces 1,016 new COVID-19 cases as total rises to 86,576

    NCDC announces 1,016 new COVID-19 cases as total rises to 86,576

    The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 1,016 new infections of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country.

    The NCDC made this known via its verified website on Wednesday.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the country has so far tested 938,602 persons since the first confirmed case relating to the COVID-19 pandemic was announced in Feb. 27.

    The agency said that the total number of infections in the country was now 86,576 while 1,385 recoveries were recorded in the last 24 hours.

    It noted that the discharges included 537 community recoveries in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), 459 in Lagos State and 78 in Plateau managed in line with guidelines.

    The public health agency said 11 additional new deaths were registered in the country in the last 24 hours.

    The NCDC said that the new cases were recorded in 20 states and the FCT.

    It stated that Lagos State recorded the highest number of cases with 434; FCT, 155; Plateau, 94; Kaduna and Rivers States, 56 each; and Oyo State, 30.

    Other states were Nasarawa – 27, Zamfara – 25, Abia -22 , Enugu -18, Kano State -18, Bayelsa -15, Edo -14, Ogun -11, Borno -10, Ebonyi -10, Jigawa -seven, Anambra -four, Delta – three, Niger-three, and Osun – three.

    The NCDC said that a multi-sectoral national Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), activated at Level 3, had continued to coordinate the national response activities.

    According to the agency, 1,016 new confirmed cased and 11 deaths are recorded in the country, as at Dec. 30.

    The NCDC said that till date, 86,576 cases had been confirmed, 73,322 discharged and 1,278 deaths recorded in 36 states and the FCT.

    NAN recalls that in week 52, the number of new confirmed cases increased to 5,908 from 5,261 in week 51 and the figures were reported in 36 states and the FCT.

    It recalls also that discharged cases increased to 2,731 in week 52 from 2,213 in week 51, reported also in 30 states and the FCT.

    Cumulatively, since the outbreak in week 9, there have been 1,254 deaths reported with a Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 1.5 per cent.

    The number of reported deaths in the last one week in 13 states and the FCT is 33.

    In week 52, the number of in-bound international travellers at Nigerian airports was 19,238 compared with 20,209 in Week 51.

    The number of international travellers with a positive result is 84 compared to 270 in week 51.

    In Africa, the count for confirmed COVID-19 cases is 2,644,112 with 62,366 deaths resulting in a case fatality rate of 2.4 per cent.

    Globally, the count for confirmed COVID-19 cases is 79,232,555 with 1,754,493 deaths resulting in a case fatality rate of 2.2 per cent.

  • COVID-19: NCDC records 749 new infections

    COVID-19: NCDC records 749 new infections

    The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has registered 749 new infections of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country.

    The NCDC made this known via its verified website on Tuesday.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the country has so far tested 937,712 people since the first COVID-19 confirmed case was made known on Feb. 27.

    The public health agency said that the new infections were recorded in 17 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the total number of infections in the country was now 85,560.

    The NCDC stated that 71,937 patients had recovered from the virus and discharged as 580 new patients were discharged from isolation centres across the country.

    It noted that the death toll from the virus increased by three, raising the total number of deaths to 1,267 nationwide.

    “Our discharges today include 279 community recoveries in Lagos State and 106 community recoveries in the FCT, managed in line with guidelines,” it said.

    Of the new infections, the NCDC stated that Lagos State recorded 299 new cases, followed by Plateau with 131 cases and Kaduna with 83 cases.

    The FCT recorded 74 new infections, Kwara, 35; Sokoto, 26; Edo, 18; and Kano had 17.

    Katsina got 16 newly infected people; Delta, 11; Nasarawa,10; Ondo and Bauchi had nine each Rivers, five; Akwa Ibom, three; Jigawa, Osun and Ekiti had one each.

    The NCDC said that a multi-sectoral National Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), activated at Level Three, was coordinating the response activities nationwide.

    The agency noted that to date Week 52 had the highest number of infections.

    “The analysis shows that 16 out of every 100 tests carried out are positive. We are also seeing increasing transmission among younger people and this is not considered good and safe.

    “We must, therefore, exercise utmost restraint by taking responsibility,” the NCDC stated.

  • Yuletide: Nigeria to see a spike in COVID-19 cases January – NCDC

    Yuletide: Nigeria to see a spike in COVID-19 cases January – NCDC

    The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has predicted a significant increase in COVID-19 cases in Nigeria by January 2021.

    Dr Chikwe Iheakwazu, the boss of the agency said Nigeria would in January 2021 pay the price of violating the COVID-19 protocols during the festivities.

    “We just faced the worst week since we started responding to this outbreak. We had more cases in Nigeria last week than in any other previous week since the beginning of the outbreak.

    “Pictures and videos from across the country paint a very disheartening situation because it appears that our messaging, our appeals to Nigerians over the last few months have not been heeded and we have gone ahead with business as usual.

    “Events centres are full, social activities are full and so it is no surprising that cases are rising.

    “January will be a tough month, no doubt about it. So, we have to brace ourselves for the consequences of the activities that we decided to carry out in December. Our colleagues, the Chief Medical Directors CMDs are here today because of the pressures that we face across the country”, he said.

    Ihekweazu spoke on Tuesday in Abuja, at the Presidential Task force (PTF) National Briefing, Director General of the NCDC,

    He added: “Our treatment centres are filling up, we are struggling to keep up, we are struggling to find the facilities and oxygen to manage.

    “Every night we are faced with phone calls of patients desperate for care.

    ” So, unfortunately, January will be a tough month for all of us. It will be tough.

    “But we still have an opportunity to do what we need to do, liaising with state governors to be more purposeful in implementing the measures that we have collectively agreed on.

    “We have seen some of them doing that but many of the states in the country haven’t and pretend as if there will be no consequences.

    “This is the reality we face and so we have got to brace ourselves for January.”

    The NCDC boss noted that in terms of the new variant of the virus, there was no change in the presentation of symptoms.

    The only difference, he said, is that it is more transmissible which would mean more cases, including critical ones, and the possible increase in fatalities.

  • Covid-19 kills seven Nigerians in one day; 838 new cases recorded

    Covid-19 kills seven Nigerians in one day; 838 new cases recorded

    The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 838 new cases of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in the country.

    The centre announced this on its verified website on Sunday.

    According to reports 925,215 persons have been tested since the first confirmed case of the virus was announced on Feb, 27 2020.

    According to the centre, the country has recorded a total of 84,414 cases and 1,254 fatalities since the pandemic began.

    The health agency also confirmed the discharge of 539 patients from isolation centres across the country, bringing the total recoveries to 71,034.

    NCDC explained that the 838 new cases were reported in 15 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

    It added that FCT reported the highest number of new infections with 297 cases, while Lagos state, the epicentre of the virus in the country reported 253 new infections.

    Lagos state has now recorded a total of 28,741 infections.

    The other states with new infections are Plateau-82, Kaduna-57, Katsina-32, Nasarawa-31, Kano-25, Gombe-24, Oyo-8, Rivers-8, Zamfara-7, Ogun-4, Bauchi-4, Edo-4, Anambra-1, and Sokoto-1.

    According to NCDC, a multi-sectoral national Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), activated at Level 3, continues to coordinate the national response activities.

    It said that as of Dec. 27, 2020, 838 new confirmed cases and seven deaths were recorded in the country.

    Till date, 84,414 infections have been confirmed, while 71,034 cases have been discharged, just as 1,254 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and FCT.

  • Nigeria’s Covid-19 case worsens, five dead, 1,133 fresh cases

    Nigeria’s Covid-19 case worsens, five dead, 1,133 fresh cases

    Five Nigerians died of COVID-19 complications on Wednesday, according to the latest data by Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.

    Three of the deaths occurred in Katsina, which now has a death toll of 27.

    Abuja and Rivers also recorded one death each.

    While Rivers now has a death toll of 62, out of 3,311 confirmed cases, Abuja’s death toll is 94.

    Only Lagos, with 238 deaths and Edo, with 113 are ahead of Abuja in COVID fatalities.

    Overall, Nigeria has a death toll of 1,236, rising from 1,231 on Tuesday.

    Overnight, 395 were discharged to make the cumulative discharge 69,274.

    “Our discharges today include 134 community recoveries in Lagos State and 96 community recoveries in the FCT managed in line with guidelines”, the NCDC said.

    In Wednesday’s data, 1,133 cases were reported by NCDC from 17 states and Abuja, the second biggest after the 1,145 on 18 December.

    Lagos led with 397 cases, followed closely by Abuja with 357 cases.

    Kaduna reported 81 cases, Plateau 63 and Katsina 46.

    Nigeria has now confirmed 80,922 cases out of 903,800 samples tested, since February.

    According to the report active cases have jumped to 10, 412.

    Here is a breakdown of the latest cases:

    Lagos-397
    FCT-357
    Kaduna-81
    Plateau-63
    Katsina-46
    Sokoto-32
    Oyo-28
    Ogun-21
    Kano-19
    Rivers-18
    Osun-13
    Edo-12
    Niger-12
    Bayelsa-11
    Borno-11
    Bauchi-8
    Jigawa-2
    Ondo-2

  • COVID-19: NCDC registers 356 new Infections, 6 deaths in 24hrs – Official website

    COVID-19: NCDC registers 356 new Infections, 6 deaths in 24hrs – Official website

    The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC), has registered 356 new infections of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country, as at Dec.21, the Centre announced on its verified website on Monday.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that since the beginning of the outbreak in February, more than 893,590 samples had been tested by NCDC, out of which 78,790 were returned positive.

    The public health agency said that the country sadly recorded six additional deaths in the last 24 hours, explaining that 180 patients were discharged from isolation centers across the country, after recovering from the infection.

    The NCDC said that the new infections were reported from 14 states and and the Federal Capital Territory, in the last 24 hours, with the breaking showing the Federal Capital Territory leading with 79 infections, while Lagos occupied the second spot with 59 infections, while Kaduna, Katsina and Nasarawa had 56, 37 and 30 respectively.

    Others states on the list were; Kano-25, Edo-18, Gombe-14, Kebbi-12, Akwa Ibom-7, Rivers-7, Sokoto-7, Abia-3, Ogun-1 and Cross River -1.

    The agency said that the multi-sectoral national Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), activated at Level 3, continued to coordinate the national response activities.

    NCDC noted that till date, 78,790 cases had been confirmed, 68,483 cases had been discharged and 1,227 deaths recorded across the country.

  • COVID-19: Mass production of vaccines still far – NCDC

    COVID-19: Mass production of vaccines still far – NCDC

    The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) says in spite of announcements of discovery of vaccines to tackle novel coronavirus pandemic, mass production of the vaccines is still far.

    The centre said that for the reason, Nigerians must continue to observe non-pharmaceutical measures against COVID-19.

    The Director-General of NCDC, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, said at a media briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 on Monday in Abuja that Christmas carols and other gatherings which could spread the virus should be avoided this Christmas season.

    Ihekweazu said: “As the year rounds off, we can take necessary actions now to make 2021 a hopeful and successful year and bring about a move back to the way of life that we miss so much.

    “Before we get there, we have an intervening period, the month of December with the associated festivities that mark the end of the year.

    “Many of the traditional meetings that we engage in at this time of the year, whether it is Christmas carols or festivals, trips or family gatherings, can end up being super spreader events.

    “We must take this into consideration as we make our choices.”

    He said that although there had been some encouraging news about COVID-19 vaccines, mass production of the vaccines might still take time.

    “We are even very far from having one with a licence; so, we have to tighten our belts and get through this month of December.

    “Everyone should be vigilant, disciplined and abide by the general protocols that we have advised throughout the year.

    “This is the best way that we can keep our loved ones safe and transit safely into 2021.

    “This is particularly important for the elderly in our country who we may want to go and visit as we do by this time of the year,” he said.

    The NCDC boss said that a travel advisory had been issued by the NCDC, noting that it detailed why travels both locally and internationally must be avoided unless absolutely necessary.

    He said : “The NCDC issues this public health advisory for all members of the public to increase awareness about the continued risks relating to the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures that need to be taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the upcoming Christmas and New Year periods.

    “Across the world, Christmas is a time for celebration and increase in religious and social gatherings.

    “During Christmas and New Year celebrations, we recognise that people want to travel and be with families and friends.

    “However, this has been a difficult year and the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our usual way of living; we all have to make adjustments in our lives to the new reality we are faced with.”

    Ihekweazu said that Nigerians must continue to take necessary measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.

    “Since the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Nigeria, over 67,000 COVID-19 cases have been reported with over 1,000 deaths.

    “Most of the confirmed cases and deaths have been in urban/semi-urban cities and towns, and the risk of spread remains.

    “The COVID-19 virus do not spread on its own, it spreads when people move around.

    “This means that by travelling across countries and cities, there is a higher risk of transmission, especially to rural areas where the existing health infrastructure is already weak.

    “It is, therefore, advisable to limit all non-essential domestic and international travel. This is especially important for intending travellers from countries recording a high number of COVID-19 cases.”

    He urged that the vulnerable groups – people aged 60 years and above and people with pre-existing medical conditions – should avoid non-essential outings and visitors.

    According to him, NCDC advisory can be seen on https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/AdvisoryforVulnerableGroupsV2June2020.

  • Nigeria’s COVID-19 death hits 1171, with 246 new cases – NCDC

    Nigeria’s COVID-19 death hits 1171, with 246 new cases – NCDC

    The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says death recorded so far due to the coronavirus stands at 1,171 with 246 new cases in the country.

    The NCDC made this known on its verified website on Friday.

    The agency said that the infections brought the total number of cases in the country to 67,220.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria had tested 756,237 persons since the first confirmed case was announced on Feb. 27.

    NAN recalls that the country had since April suffered over 67,000 cases as total infections hit 67,220 and total recovery and discharge stood at 62,686.

    The agency, however, said that there were two confirmed deaths within the last 24 hours, with 101 patients discharged from isolation centers across the country.

    The NCDC said that the new infection were spread across nine states and the Federal Capital Territory.

    It noted that Lagos led in the number of cases with 81, 73 in FCT, 39 in Plateau and 25 in Kaduna.

    Among other states were Ogun with 13 infections, Bauchi, 5, Rivers, 4 and Ekiti, Taraba and Kano 2 each.

    The public health agency said that till date, 67,220 cases had been confirmed, 62,686, discharged and 1,171 deaths recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

    The NCDC said that a multi-sectoral national emergency operations centre (EOC) was activated at Level 3, and had continued to coordinate the national response activities.