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NCDC Confirms Deadly Delta COVID-19 Strain In Nigeria

Yinka Akanbi by Yinka Akanbi
Jul 9, 2021.
in COVID-19 Reports, Health, News
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Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr. Chikwe Iheakwazu

  • According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Delta variant has an increased transmissibilty, and has raised concerns across the world.
  • It has also been detected in over 90 countries and is expected to spread to more nations

The Nigerian Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed the detection of the Delta COVID-19 variant in Nigeria. 

“The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has detected a confirmed case with the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant, also known as lineage B.1.617.2,” the health agency said in a statement on Thursday night.

“The variant was detected in a traveler to Nigeria, following the routine travel test required of all international travelers and genomic sequencing at the NCDC National Reference Laboratory, Abuja.”

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The NCDC, however, assured Nigerians that the federal government has put measures in place to combat the disease, asking them to adhere to the recommended safety protocols.

Read also: Global COVID-19 Deaths Cross Four Million

“Proven public health and social measures such as physical distancing, frequent handwashing, and proper use of face masks, prevent infections and save lives,” it added.

“The COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective and offers protection against the disease.”

The NCDC explained that “the variant has also been linked to a surge in cases in countries where it is the dominant strain in circulation. There are ongoing studies to understand the impact of the variant on existing vaccines and therapeutics.”

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