Do we all have a sore throat? Or is Covid-19 back?

July 2, 2022

Do we all have a sore throat? Or is Covid-19 back?

What’s going on? Is the virus back, or did we all have an awful case of the flu? Sore throat or covid-19?

While we’re not exactly sure what’s up with everyone’s throats, everyone is talking about the rise in coronavirus cases in Lagos, the nation’s commercial center topping the charts.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 332 new infections between the 25th and 29th of June. Lagos reported 251 cases, Rivers state, with 50 reports, while the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kano, Delta, and Oyo contributed the remaining figure.

Covid-19 Situation Report in Nigeria

According to the Covid-19 situation report in weeks 21 and 22, reported by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC):

In weeks 21 & 22, the number of samples tested decreased to 15,347 from 28,118 reported in weeks 19 & 20.
In Week 21 & 22, the new confirmed cases increased to 267 (1.7%), from 166 cases (0.6%) reported in week 19 & 20.
In weeks 21 & 22, discharged cases decreased to 47 from 66 in weeks 19 & 20.
There was no death reported in the last two weeks.
Among the 1,070 international travelers tested in weeks 21 & 22, 15, 1.4% were positive, compared to 12, 1.2% out of 988 tested in weeks 19 & 20.
In weeks 19 & 20, 3,382 international travellers were tested, and 25 (or 0.7%) were positive, compared to 18 (or 0.6%) when 3,104 travellers were tested.
Since the outbreak began in 2020, 257,290 cases and 3,144 deaths have been reported, giving a case fatality rate (CFR) of 1.2%.

Covid-19 vaccination update

Because of the vaccination program, we have 50,6,000,000 administered doses, and 21 million people have received vaccinations, bringing the country’s vaccinated population to 10.2%, which has proven effective in curbing the spread. Getting vaccinated comes with the opportunity to promote a more effective and safe way to prevent the rising surge of infection cases in the country. Get vaccinated today!

Ways to prevent Covid-19 and stay safe

As you know, the world has been at the grips of COVID-19 for some time now. There is a need to stay cautious more than ever to keep from getting sick and spreading it to others, especially the old and vulnerable.

Here are a few tips:

1) Wash your hands often with soap and water or use a hand sanitizer.

2) Avoid touching your face, especially your eyes and mouth, if your hands are dirty.

3) Use a face mask while in crowded places.

4) Get vaccinated. It’s your best shot to stay as protected as possible.

5) If possible, avoid public gatherings, such as weddings and funerals, where there may be more people in one place at once than usual. Also, avoid crowded places like shopping malls or airports unless you need to go there.

6) Stay home from work if you’re feeling sick and try to avoid contact with people who are also ill.

7) If you have any Covid-19 symptoms, schedule a testing appointment at home with Medbury Medicals.

8) Follow all travel protocols.

With the rise in coronavirus cases, it appears we can’t catch a break from these infections.

But don’t worry! Look out for our weekly newsletter. We’ll keep you up-to-date on the latest developments in this recent outbreak.

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