25 Died Of COVID-19 In Five Days, Says NCDC

The Africa Centre for Disease Control, on Thursday, said Nigeria had experienced a 249 per cent increase in new deaths as a result of COVID-19 just as a tally of epidemiological reports issued by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control revealed that no fewer than 25 persons died in five days.

Data from the NCDC has revealed that no fewer than 25 deaths were reported between January 1 and January 5, 2022.

As of January 1, 2022, the country had reported 3,033 deaths, while the centre said the total number of deaths reported as at January 5, 2022 was 3,058, representing 25 new deaths.

The NCDC, in a fresh directory, however, advised public settings, including the transportation industry, religious settings, businesses and markets to ensure adherence to public health and safety measures.