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  • Nigeria registers 670 new COVID-19 infections – NCDC

    Nigeria registers 670 new COVID-19 infections – NCDC

    The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said the country registered 670 new COVID-19 infections on Monday, with Lagos state reporting 277 cases, the highest.

    The NCDC said this via its verified website on Tuesday morning, adding that Kaduna reported 199 cases and Abuja 120.

    It said Kwara recorded 20, Abia-14, Rivers-11, Gombe-9, Katsina-9 Bauchi-6, Edo-3 and Cross River-2.

    The NCDC added that three reporting centres accounted for 596 cases, 89 per cent of the total number of cases for Jan. 3.

    The Nigerian public health agency added that 19 of the 199 confirmed cases reported for Kaduna State were logged this year, while 180 cases were for some days in December 2021.
    According to NCDC, Kaduna recorded additional 65 cases on Dec. 20, 2021, 70 cases on Dec. 22, 2021 and 45 cases on Dec. 23, 2021.

    It explained that 109 of the 120 cases in the FCT were recorded on Jan. 2. Only 11 cases were reported on Jan. 3.

    It added that Abia confirmed 14 cases for Jan. 2. There was no data from the state for Monday.

    “175 Discharged cases reported for Kaduna State were for Jan. 1 (45), Jan. 2 (60) and Jan. 3 (70).

    “Also 52 discharged cases reported for Abia State were for Jan. 2, 163 discharged cases reported for FCT were for Jan. 2 (4) and Jan. 3 (159) with 150 community discharges,” the NCDC stated.

    It said six persons were said to have died from COVID-19 complications. It added that the country had registered 3,045 deaths since the pandemic started in February 2020.

    It noted that the country had recorded a total of 244,120 confirmed cases in the 36 states and the FCT.

    The agency said 828 persons were discharged on Thursday, raising the recovery figure in the country to 216,180.

    The NCDC said as of Monday, the number of active cases in the country had decreased to 24,895 from 25,111, on Sunday.

    It said 3,823,309 people had been tested for the virus.

  • Delta State tops daily COVID-19 chart with 194 cases

    Delta State tops daily COVID-19 chart with 194 cases

    Delta State topped Nigeria’s daily COVID-19 chart on Tuesday with 194 out of the 599 cases, the Nigeria Centre of Disease Control (NCDC) has said.

    The NCDC made this known on its website on Wednesday morning. The centre stated that the 194 cases were recorded from Dec. 13 to Dec. 27.

    The NCDC said the 599 cases on Tuesday showed another decline from the 859 registered on Monday. The NCDC also said that Lagos State reported three COVID deaths, raising its death toll from 757 to 760.

    The agency also said Lagos reported 35 cases on Tuesday while Ondo has 23. Others are Edo-94, FCT-80,Kaduna – 48, Kano (21), Rivers (20), Kwara (20), Ogun (18), Plateau (12), Abia (8), Cross River (8), Ekiti (6), and Bauchi (3).

    Meanwhile, the NCDC noted that the pandemic has claimed 3,027 lives across the country since the outbreak in 2020. It added that Nigeria now has 239,010 COVID-19 cases. The NCDC stated that 213,180 have so far been treated and discharged.

    The agency said that as of Tuesday, the number of active cases in the country increased to 22, 803, from 22,586 on Monday. The NCDC said that 3,823,309 people have been tested for the virus.

    It added that a multi-sectoral national emergency operations centre, activated at Level II, continues to coordinate the national response activities.

  • Yuletide: FG cautions citizens as Nigeria officially enters fourth COVID-19 wave

    Yuletide: FG cautions citizens as Nigeria officially enters fourth COVID-19 wave

    The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Monday said the country was now experiencing a fourth COVID-19 wave.

    This was contained in a statement signed by Director-General, Dr. Ifedayo Adetifa.

    “Nigeria has recorded a 500% increase in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases over the past two weeks across the country caused by the Delta and Omicron variants,” the statement said.

    “As of 19th December 2021, a total of 223,887 cases and 2985 deaths have been recorded in Nigeria across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

    “The country is now in a fourth COVID-19 wave. The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19, the Federal Ministry of Health, as well as NCDC and its partners, are therefore intensifying risk communication efforts to remind Nigerians of the risk we face and need to take collective responsibility to reduce transmission of the virus.”

    The NCDC said the response to the virus requires a collaborative approach.

    “Therefore, individuals, families and institutions also need to play their part in protecting each other by ensuring adherence to COVID-19 public health and social measures,” the statement said.

    “Critically, Nigerians are urged to adhere to recommended measures by NCDC and other public health authorities, as they celebrate Christmas and New Year.

    “Please avoid all non-essential travel within and outside Nigeria to reduce the risk of transmission. The virus that causes COVID-19 is more likely to spread in mass gatherings especially when held indoors with full capacity and poor ventilation.

    “We strongly recommend outdoor events with physical distancing, compulsory use of facemasks, and provision of handwashing facilities or hand sanitisers. Please make use of every opportunity provided to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The government has made these vaccines available for all eligible citizens and booster doses available for those previously vaccinated.”

    As part of its efforts against the virus, the NCDC said it was launching a ‘Celebrate Responsibly’ campaign.

    “The Celebrate Responsibly campaign which spans from the Christmas holiday through to the start of the new year, emphasises the responsibility of all Nigerians, the government, private sector, institutions, associations, communities, families and individuals in combating the COVID-19 pandemic,” the statement said.

    “Religious leaders and heads of institutions, organisations and businesses are urged to enforce public compliance to COVID-19 preventive measures in their jurisdiction. COVID-19 continues to threaten the lives and the livelihoods of Nigerians therefore we must not let our guards down this festive season. We urge Nigerians to take all precautions necessary to ensure we and our loved ones live to celebrate many more events and festivities.

    “The campaign includes the production of key messages, audio and visual materials for wide dissemination. The NCDC urges all individuals, traditional and religious leaders, business owners, the media, transport workers and other institutions and sectors to join the campaign by adopting the key messages and sharing within their networks.

    “The Celebrate Responsibly campaign calls on all Nigerians to take all necessary precautions for a safe and healthy Christmas and New Year celebration.”

  • Nigeria records 754 additional COVID-19 infections – NCDC

    Nigeria records 754 additional COVID-19 infections – NCDC

    The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said 754 additional COVID-19 infections were recorded on Thursday across 11 states of the federation and the FCT.

    The NCDC stated this on its verified website on Friday morning, adding that the country recorded one fatality on Thursday.

    It said the 754 cases of COVID-19 on Thursday indicated an increase from the 268 reported on Wednesday.

    The NCDC added that the infection toll had increased to 215,918, while the fatality toll from the disease stood at 2,981, as of Thursday.

    The public health institute said 4,662 people were currently down with illness from the virus, while 207,619 people had been treated and discharged.

    The agency added that Lagos State, the country’s epicentre of the virus, reported more than half of the new cases.

    The NCDC said a backlog of 595 confirmed cases for Dec. 8, (294), and Dec. 9 (301), 2021 were from Lagos.

    Amongst others, the FCT recorded (68), Imo (49), Edo (13), Oyo (9), Delta (5), Katsina (4), Kano (3), Plateau (3), Ekiti (2), Gombe (2) and Rivers (1).

    It said the country had conducted a total of 3,629,527 sample tests since the virus was announced on Feb. 27, 2020.

    It added that a multi-sectoral national emergency operations centre (EOC), activated at Level 2, continued to coordinate the national response activities. (

  • No new COVID-19 death in Nigeria – NCDC

    No new COVID-19 death in Nigeria – NCDC

    Nigeria did not record a single COVID-19 death on Saturday.

    The country’s death toll to the pandemic still stands at 2,980.

    The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) stated on Sunday, however, that the country recorded 54 new infections in seven states and the FCT on Saturday.

    The 54 new infections recorded on Saturday indicate a decrease of 143 from the 197 cases recorded on Friday.

    The new infections were recorded in Lagos State (25), Oyo State (11), FCT (6), Kwara (3), Rivers (3), Bauchi (2), Delta (2), Kano State (1) and Ogun State (1).

    Ekiti, Gombe, Ondo, Osun, Plateau, and Sokoto States did not report any new infection.

    Total national infections now stand at 214,567.
    Out of the 214,567 total national infections, 207,427 cases have been treated and discharged from hospitals.

    The NCDC also stated that 3.6 million blood samples had been tested since the pandemic began.

  • COVID: NCDC announces 197 infections, 2 deaths as Omicron variant hits 38 countries

    COVID: NCDC announces 197 infections, 2 deaths as Omicron variant hits 38 countries

    The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced two additional fatalities from the coronavirus pandemic on Friday with 197 fresh cases reported across five states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

    The NCDC made the disclosure in its daily COVID-19 report on Saturday morning .

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 197 additional cases reported on Friday indicate an increase from the 47 cases reported in the country on Friday, Dec. 3.

    NAN reports that the World Health Organisation (WHO) had said that the omicron variant, now detected in 38 countries, appears to be more contagious than the COVID-19 delta variant.

    The organisation had said there was a suggestion of increased transmissibility adding that , “what we need to understand is if it’s more or less transmissible compared to delta.

    “Omicron has some 30 mutations on the spike protein, which is the mechanism used to bind to human cells.

    “Some of these mutations are associated with higher transmission and the ability to escape immune protection,” WHO had said.

    Meanwhile the Nigerian Public Health Institute said the country’s fatality toll from the disease now stood at 2,980.

    The NCDC added that till date, 214, 513 cases had been confirmed with 207,403 cases discharged and 2,980 deaths recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

    “The 197 States- Lagos (138), Rivers (23), FCT (18), Imo (15), Bauchi (1), and Gombe (1),”It stated

    The Nigerian Public Health Institute said that a multi-sectoral national emergency operations centre (EOC), activated at Level 2, continues to coordinate the national response activities.

    The agency added that a total of 3,580,510 blood samples have been tested since the pandemic began across the country.

    NAN recalls that since the reports of the emergence of this Omicron variant in the country , the Federal Ministry of Health through the NCDC, has intensified public health response measures to COVID-19 in the country.

    Meanwhile, South African scientists found that omicron is associated with a “substantial ability” to re-infect people who already had COVID-19 , compared with past variants of the virus.

    The study, published by the South African Centre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis and the National Institute of Communicable Diseases, has not yet been peer reviewed.

  • BREAKING: Omicron variant of COVID-19 detected in Nigeria

    BREAKING: Omicron variant of COVID-19 detected in Nigeria

    The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced the detection of the Omicron variant of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Nigeria.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the Omicron variant of COVID-19 was announced detected in Nigeria by the NCDC on Wednesday.

    According to a statement released by the NCDC, which was signed by its Director General, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, the Omicron variant of COVID-19 was detected in the country through genomic surveillance.

    The statement reads: “The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) conducts case and genomic surveillance for inbound international travelers arriving in the country at its National Reference Laboratory (NRL), Abuja and network of other testing laboratories.

    “Sequencing of samples from COVID-19 positive inbound travelers is currently conducted in laboratories with sequencing capacity in the country and all the sequencing data are shared in publicly accessible databases.

    “This genomic surveillance has now identified and confirmed Nigeria’s first cases of the B.1.1.529 SARS-CoV-2 lineage, now known as the Omicron variant. Samples obtained for the stipulated day two test for all travelers to Nigeria were positive for this variant in three persons with history of travel to South Africa. These cases were recent arrivals in the country in the past week.

    “Follow up to ensure isolation, linkage to clinical care, contact tracing and other relevant response activities have commenced. Arrangements are also being made to notify the country where travel originated according to the provisions of the International Health Regulations.

    “The NCDC assumes Omicron is widespread globally given the increasing number of countries reporting this variant. Therefore, it is a matter of when, not if, we will identify more cases.

    “We continue to expand our sequencing capacity in-country at the NCDC-NRL, through our network of public health laboratories and other partners.

    “Our focus is to complete sequencing of recently accrued samples of SARS-COV-2 positive travelers from all countries, especially those from countries that have reported the Omicron variant already.

    “Since reports of the emergence of this Omicron variant, the Federal Ministry of Health through the NCDC has intensified public health response measures to COVID-19 in Nigeria.

    “The national travel advisory has also been revised by the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 and now requires all inbound travelers to Nigeria present a negative COVID-19 test result done not more than 48hrs before departure. Pre-booking and payment for all day 2 and day 7 COVID-19 PCR tests are prerequisites for travel.

    “In addition, all outbound passengers regardless of the requirements of destination countries are expected to present evidence of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 PCR test done not later than 48 hours before departure”.

    TNG reports the NCDC appealed to Nigerians to adhere strictly to these travel protocols and other public safety measures to protect themselves, families, friends, the community at large and to prevent a fourth wave of COVID-19 in the country “as we combat the pandemic and these emerging variants including the Delta variant”.

    Also, the disease control centre has made recommendations for States in the country, and for the public as well, stressing that given the risk of increased transmissibility of the Omicron variant, it is essential to curb community transmission.

    “The NCDC recommends that States ensure sample collection and testing remain widely accessible, so that people who have symptoms or have been exposed to a positive case get tested quickly in healthcare and other settings.

    “This can be achieved through increased COVID-19 testing using approved antigen-based rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) that are being rolled out by the NCDC and partners as well as PCR-tests where applicable.

    “Vaccination also reduces community transmission and States should effectively implement ongoing mass vaccination campaigns and encourage citizens to make use of every available opportunity to get vaccination.

    “Continued transmission as seen in largely unvaccinated populations from which this new variant has emerged also encourages the emergence of newer and possibly more dangerous variants. Interrupting transmission of the virus remains our best defense against this virus and path to returning to normalcy.

    “We can only achieve this through vaccination and adherence to the proven safety measures such as wearing face masks, regular hand washing and physical distancing.

    “We appeal to business owners, religious leaders, and people in authority to take responsibility by ensuring people in their premises adhere to these measures. We strongly urge Nigerians to only share information from trusted sources including NCDC and the Federal Ministry of Health. Our safety as a country depends on our collective responsibility,” the statement added.

  • Nigeria records 21 new COVID-19 cases – NCDC

    Nigeria records 21 new COVID-19 cases – NCDC

    The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says the country recorded 21 new COVID-19 infections across five states of the federation on Monday.

    The NCDC stated this in its daily COVID-19 report on Tuesday morning.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 21 additional cases reported on Monday indicate a decrease from the 110 cases reported the previous day.

    According to the NCDC, the additional 21 cases bring the total of confirmed infections in the country to 214,113.

    It said Lagos recorded 6, Cross River-5, Rivers-5 and Abia-3.

    Meanwhile, Bauchi and Kaduna recorded one case each.

    The NCDC noted that since the outbreak of the virus on Feb. 27, 2020, a total of 2,976 persons had lost their lives, while 207,292 recovered and were discharged.

    The Nigerian public health institute said a multi-sectoral national emergency operations centre (EOC), activated at Level 2, continued to coordinate the national response activities.

    The agency added that a total of 3,479,682 blood samples had been tested since the pandemic began across the country.

  • FG says new COVID-19 variant, ‘Omicron’ not in Nigeria, issues travel advisory

    FG says new COVID-19 variant, ‘Omicron’ not in Nigeria, issues travel advisory

    The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday stated that the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, is not in the country.

    It stated that, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health, it is monitoring emerging evidence on the new variant and its implication to inform the country’s response to the pandemic.

    Urging Nigerians to ensure strict adherence to the proven public health and social measures in place, the NCDC appealed to business owners, religious leaders and people in authority to take responsibility by ensuring people in their premises wear masks and adhere to physical distancing.

    A statement by the NCDC reads: “The Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) are aware of reports of a new COVID-19 variant — the B.1.1.529 lineage. This SARS-CoV-2 variant has now been designated a variant of concern (VOC) and named; Omicron by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as advised by the independent Technical Advisory Group on SARS-CoV-2 Virus Evolution (TAG-VE).

    “While this variant has so far NOT been detected in Nigeria, a number of cases have now been reported in the UK, Israel, Botswana, Hong-Kong, Germany, Belgium, Italy and counting. However, no deaths have been attributed to this new variant yet. A total of 126 genomes of this variant have been detected globally and published on GISAID, (GISAID is a global mechanism for sharing sequencing data).

    “Given the high number of mutations present in this Omicron variant and the exponential rise in COVID-19 cases observed in South Africa, this virus is considered highly transmissible and may also present an increased risk of reinfection compared to other VOCs.

    “However, the fears about its ability to evade protective immune responses and/or its being vaccine resistant are only theoretical so far. This virus can still be detected with existing Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests. The WHO and researchers across the world are working at speed to gain understanding of the likely impact of this variant on the severity of COVID-19 and on the potency of existing vaccines and therapeutics.

    “The NCDC continues to ensure daily review of surveillance data and uses this to inform public health decision making. Therefore, we urge all States to ensure that sample collection and testing are accessible, so that travellers, people with symptoms or who have been exposed to COVID-19 cases get tested promptly.”

  • COVID-19: NCDC announces 36 new infections Monday

    COVID-19: NCDC announces 36 new infections Monday

    The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said 36 new infections were announced across seven states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory.

    The centre however said Nigeria recorded no additional fatalities on Monday.

    The NCDC disclosed this in an update on its website on Tuesday morning.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 36 infections reported on Monday represented a decrease from 57 reported on Sunday.

    The Nigerian Public Health Institute noted that that new cases increased the country’s infection toll to 213,625, while its fatality toll stood at 2, 974.

    The agency said that a total of 206,778 people had been successfully treated and discharged in the country, noting that the FCT reported 240 new discharges, which include 236 community discharges.

    The NCDC said that Lagos State reported 21 cases on Monday, while Kano State reported four cases and the FCT and Gombe State reported three cases each.

    Niger State, recorded two cases, while the three states of Bauchi, Plateau and Rivers reported one case each.

    It, however added that two states; Delta and Sokoto, recorded no cases on Monday.

    The public health agency said that a multi-sectoral national Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) activated at Level 2, continued to coordinate the national response activities.

    It added the country recorded its first cases in February 2020, and by Sunday, 3,440,172 had been tested so far.