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How to prevent Omicron widespread in Nigeria as first cases confirm
In this article, we will discuss how to prevent Omicron widespread in Nigeria as first cases was confirmed. The country confirmed its first cases…
In this article, we will discuss how to prevent Omicron widespread in Nigeria as the first cases were confirmed. The country confirmed its first cases of the new Omicron COVID-19 variant as countries tightened restrictions on international travel in an attempt to slow its spread.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said two cases of the new mutation were detected among two travelers who arrived from South Africa last week.
More so, the NCDC also said retrospective sequencing of previously confirmed cases among travelers to Nigeria had identified the variant among a sample collected in October.
It did not give details.
“Given the highly likely increased transmissibility of the Omicron variant, it is imperative to put in place measures to curb community transmission,” NCDC said in a statement.
How to Prevent Omicron Widespread in Nigeria
These are a few tips for the public on how to prevent Omicron widespread in Nigerian
- Nigerians should be urged to book booster shots as Omicron cases grow. Everybody should book a COVID-19 booster shot before the Omicron virus variant becomes widespread in the country.
- Anybody that has COVID-19 symptoms or suspected symptoms should stay at home and self-isolate immediately. You should arrange to have a PCR test as soon as possible. If this PCR test result is positive, you must continue to self-isolate.
- You must always wear a mask in indoor public places (such as grocery stores and movie theaters) regardless of vaccination status. Masks are required in indoor public places for everyone who is not fully vaccinated. More restrictive local and workplace rules may apply. Everyone must wear a mask on public transit (airports, planes, trains, buses, stations) and in healthcare settings, K-12 schools, child care settings, correctional facilities, cooling centers, and shelters.
- Stay home if you are feeling sick. And always wash your hands.
Meanwhile, the announcement by NCDC comes ahead of a meeting between South African President Cyril Rampahosa and his Nigerian counterpart Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja later on Wednesday, where the issue of the Omicron variant is likely to be discussed.
Several nations have imposed travel restrictions on countries in southern Africa, where the variant was first reported, which Ramaphosa says is unjustified and hurts developing nations.
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