• About Us
  • Submit Songs
  • DISCLAIMER
  • DCMA
  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • Contact us
Friday, August 22, 2025
illuminaija
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Music
  • Videos
    • Comedy Videos
    • Movies
  • Foreign Music
  • Biography
  • Net Worth
  • Relationship lifestyle
  • Dj Mix
  • Instrumentals
  • News
  • Albums
  • DCMA
  • Contact us
  • Home
  • Music
  • Videos
    • Comedy Videos
    • Movies
  • Foreign Music
  • Biography
  • Net Worth
  • Relationship lifestyle
  • Dj Mix
  • Instrumentals
  • News
  • Albums
  • DCMA
  • Contact us
No Result
View All Result
illuminaija
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Music
  • Videos
  • Foreign Music
  • Biography
  • Net Worth
  • Relationship lifestyle
  • Dj Mix
  • Instrumentals
  • News
  • Albums
  • DCMA
  • Contact us
Home News

Nigeria may experience COVID-19 virus explosion in low testing states- NCDC warns

by Shiz
September 29, 2020
in News

image

Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has warned that Nigeria may experience an explosion in the number of COVID-19.

Speaking in a TV interview in Abuja, Ihekweazu said a second wave of the virus is inevitable in Nigeria. He urged all states in Nigeria to increase the number of testing as some people might be positive and still asymptomatic.

A few days ago, the NCDC listed nine states that have tested the least number of samples for COVID-19. Among the states are Taraba, Adamawa, Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger, Kebbi, Zamfara, Jigawa and Yobe

Ihekweazu in the interview said

“The data is what it is. We are having fewer cases reported than we had in April, May and the numbers are what they are. The states where we are most comfortable with are the states like Lagos, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kano and Borno. This is because they are testing a lot and not finding as many as they used to find.

“A few months ago, we used to have a test positivity ratio of up to 20 per cent to 25 per cent in Lagos – that is 20 per cent of all the samples we collected were positive. Now, that figure is down to five per cent. So, we are happy with the progress made in Lagos.

“In some other states, they are not testing enough, because they are not finding cases. It becomes impossible for us to say whether that is a reflection that there are really no cases or it is just a reflection that they are not testing.

“We have been reaching out to states to let them know that the national curve that we show every day is really a reflection of several sub-national curves. Some states have reacted positively and have started testing more.

“A perfect example of that is Plateau State. Initially very slow, but now they have started testing more and have found more cases which is a good thing. Now, they know where they are. Many states, unfortunately, haven’t learnt from that and are not testing and finding enough. I’m worried that we might find an explosion in those states that will then affect the rest of the country again.

“Ultimately, the sample collection and mobilisation efforts within states have to be driven by states. Until they see the benefits of testing more in order to define for themselves where they are, we will be in this position of not having a full certainty of where we are in the trajectory of the outbreak in Nigeria.”

Speaking further, Ihekweazu said

“All of us are trying to avoid the lockdown not just in Nigeria but across the world. Countries are working very hard to find ways to avoid a lockdown because we have all seen what it can do to our economy. The impact of this outbreak on the Nigerian economy will be felt for years to come.

So, we have to try to avoid that scenario again. Avoiding that scenario means moving away from almost a government-led response to where everyone takes a little bit more responsibility.

As we move towards reopening our schools, there will be increased opportunities for transmission because students will come together. We know that we’re opening our air space, and have opened ourselves up to some increase in infection. Therefore, we carried out the very stringent mitigation measures – testing before and on arrival.

We see a lot of easing up on insistence on these measures by institutions that have the capacity to insist on it. Let us forget about the people walking on the streets, but let us talk about banks. If I go into a bank now, I see fewer people wearing a mask, yet there is a manager in that bank that can insist that these measures are carried out. If you go to our religious places, the people are not wearing masks anymore, yet there is a pastor or somebody in-charge that can implement this.

“The second wave is not inevitable but we can avoid it. It can’t be done by government lockdowns, but it can only be achieved in a sustainable way if we come together as a society.”

Real Madrid kits 24-2025 For Dream League Soccer 2025
Tools

Real Madrid kits 24-2025 For Dream League Soccer 2025

Tools

First Touch Soccer 2025 (FTS 25) Mod Apk Obb Data Download

Tools

GTA 5 Apk Obb Data Latest Download For Android

ShareTweetPinSend
Previous Post

I’ll be more careful — Governor Zulum speaks after Boko Haram attacked his convoy for the second time in a week

Next Post

Twitter user explains how she found out her best friend duped her of N1million by lying she was dying of a heart disease

Shiz

Shiz

Related Posts

CCTV cameras were not taken away from the tollgate – Gov Sanwo-Olu

CCTV cameras were not taken away from the tollgate – Gov Sanwo-Olu

Hawks complete eight-month probe into death of Cape Town cop

Hawks complete eight-month probe into death of Cape Town cop

An Indian pharmacist dies after drinking chemical concoction he developed to treat Coronavirus

An Indian pharmacist dies after drinking chemical concoction he developed to treat Coronavirus

Nigeria is not a dictatorship- Atiku Abubakar condemns rearrest of Omoyele Sowore inside Abuja court

Nigeria is not a dictatorship- Atiku Abubakar condemns rearrest of Omoyele Sowore inside Abuja court

The Boob Movement founder, Abby Zeus goes completely topless in new photos

The Boob Movement founder, Abby Zeus goes completely topless in new photos

Ex-Nigeria scrabble captain Paul Sodje allegedly killed while taking ransom money to suspected herdsmen who kidnapped his brother in Ondo

Ex-Nigeria scrabble captain Paul Sodje allegedly killed while taking ransom money to suspected herdsmen who kidnapped his brother in Ondo

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

No Result
View All Result

Recent Posts

Sannere – Ka Semate Letebele Ft Maleboo

DOWNLOAD Sannere – Ka Semate Letebele Ft Maleboo mp3

Sannere – Ts’epo eaka Ft Thabisang

DOWNLOAD Sannere – Ts’epo eaka Ft Thabisang mp3

Starr Healer – Allowance Ft Lwah Ndlunkulu

DOWNLOAD Starr Healer – Allowance Ft Lwah Ndlunkulu mp3

DOWNLOAD SlimmyNDM – F The Gatekeepers mp3

DOWNLOAD SlimmyNDM – F The Gatekeepers mp3

DOWNLOAD Balloranking – Forget Ft. Richie Campbell mp3

DOWNLOAD Balloranking – Forget Ft. Richie Campbell mp3

Trending Posts

Jobs

See 20 High Paying Jobs in Canada That Don’t Need a Degree – Part #1

See 20 High Paying Jobs in Canada That Don’t Need a Degree – Part #1 In Canada, there are many...

Read moreDetails
Farm Workers Urgently Needed in Canada with Free Visa Sponsorship – Apply Now
Jobs

Farm Workers Urgently Needed in Canada with Free Visa Sponsorship – Apply Now

If you really want to get free Visa Sponsorship and work in Canada right away, here is an opportunity you...

Read moreDetails
Jobs

Jobs Opportunities in the United States – Discover the 10 Best-Paid Jobs as Immigrants

Jobs Opportunities in the United States – Discover the 10 Best-Paid Jobs as Immigrants Are you considering immigrating to the...

Read moreDetails
NPC Adhoc Staff Recruitment 2023 Application Form Portal (Apply Now)
Jobs

NPC Adhoc Staff Recruitment 2023 Application Form Portal (Apply Now)

NPC Adhoc Staff Recruitment 2023 Application Form Portal (Apply Now) NPC Adhoc Staff Recruitment 2023 Application Form Portal (Apply Now)...

Read moreDetails
2023/2024 International MBA Scholarship Award in the USA & Canada
Scholarship

2023/2024 International MBA Scholarship Award in the USA & Canada

2022/2023 International MBA Scholarship Award in the USA & Canada Hurray! Applications are now open for the 2023 International MBA...

Read moreDetails
See Benefits of Canadian Open Work Permit for Spouse
Jobs

See Benefits of Canadian Open Work Permit for Spouse

See Benefits of Canadian Open Work Permit for Spouse Most Foreigners who are in Canada waiting for their spouse or...

Read moreDetails
Discover Why Toronto is an Ideal City For Immigrants to Work and Live
Jobs

Discover Why Toronto is an Ideal City For Immigrants to Work and Live

Toronto is a financial city, district, city of theatres, sports, and more. This article provides an overview of the attractions...

Read moreDetails
Jobs

Relocating To Canada – How To Find The Best Place To Live comfortably in Canada

Relocating To Canada – How To Find The Best Place To Live comfortably in Canada Sure, moving to a significant...

Read moreDetails
From Work Permit to Permanent Resident Status in Canada in these Simple Steps
Jobs

From Work Permit to Permanent Resident Status in Canada in these Simple Steps

From Work Permit to Permanent Resident Status in Canada in these Simple Steps You can apply for permanent residency (PR)...

Read moreDetails
INEC Adhoc Recruitment 2022/2023 Is Open (Apply Here)
Jobs

INEC Adhoc Recruitment 2022/2023 Is Open (Apply Here)

INEC Adhoc Recruitment 2022/2023 Is Open via www.pres.inecnigeria.org Portal: (APPLY HERE) INEC Adhoc Recruitment 2022/2023 Is Open via www.pres.inecnigeria.org Portal:...

Read moreDetails
  • About Us
  • Submit Songs
  • DISCLAIMER
  • DCMA
  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • Contact us

© 2023 illuminaija

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Music
  • Videos
    • Comedy Videos
    • Movies
  • Foreign Music
  • Biography
  • Net Worth
  • Relationship lifestyle
  • Dj Mix
  • Instrumentals
  • News
  • Albums
  • DCMA
  • Contact us

© 2023 illuminaija