NCDC Confirms 4th Wave Of Covid-19 As Nigeria Records 500 Percent Increase In Two Weeks

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has confirmed that Nigerian is now in the fourth wave of the coronavirus pandemic, saying Nigeria may soon be faced with a surge in infections.

The NCDC disclosed this in a statement signed by the Director-General, Dr. Ifedayo Adetifa, on Monday.

He said there has been a 500 percent increase in the number of cases in the past two weeks.

The centre however advised Nigerians to take caution during the Yuletide season.

According to the agency, as of December 19, 223,887 cases have been confirmed, 211, 537 cases were discharged and 2985 deaths recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

The statement read, “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. 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 response to COVID-19 requires a whole-of-society 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. Critically, Nigerians are urged to adhere to recommended measures by NCDC and other public health authorities, as they celebrate Christmas and New Year.”