Nigeria recorded a 77 percent increase in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in one week, data obtained from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown.
According to the NCDC’s weekly COVID-19 situation report, the number of cases rose from 392 two weeks ago to 693 last week (July 5 to July 11).
The number of discharges (recoveries) dropped by 87 per cent, from the 433 persons discharged two weeks ago to 57 discharged last week.
To date, 169,884 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed, with 2,128 deaths.
Meanwhile, NCDC Director-General Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu has urged Nigerians to be cautious of the dangerous Delta variant detected in Nigeria.
He said: “Given the high transmissibility of the Delta variant and following its detection in Nigeria, NCDC urges all Nigerians to ensure strict adherence to public health and social measures in place.
“Proven public health and social measures such as physical distancing, frequent handwashing, and proper use of face masks, prevent infections and save lives.
“The COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective and offers protection against the disease.”
