Private organization Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID), has stressed that with the advent of the deadly Omicron, it has never been more crucial for Nigerians to get vaccinated.
Though evidence has suggested that the new variant may be more communicable than Delta, there are still many unknowns at play.
The number of Nigeria’s daily COVID infections are reported to have risen more than five-fold over the past few weeks following the discovery of the Omicron variant in the country.
According to data from the National Center for Disease Control, the average number of Nigerians who tested positive for the pathogen has risen to 451 a day for the week ending Dec.12, compared with 76 in the preceding week.
In light of this, the spokesperson of CACOVID and the Managing Director, Aliko Dangote Foundation, Zouera Youssoufou, urged Nigerians to take the disease seriously, get vaccinated and take all necessary health precautions.
“Contrary to erroneous information being circulated, a COVID-19 vaccine will not make you sick with COVID-19. It is imperative to take the full dose of the vaccine to ensure maximum protection. People should continue to take all necessary precautions,” she said.
CACOVID further encourages Nigerians to continue to take preventative measures to protect themselves from the virus, such as frequent handwashing, wearing a face mask and maintaining physical distance.
