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As fear spreads across the country over the spike in COVID-19 cases, experts are worried that most of the new cases are being recorded among the youths, hitherto perceived as the ‘safest’ group.
According to the Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, the growing infections among youths may eventually escalate the second wave of the virus.
Dr Ihekweazu said while most states have recorded an increase, the majority of which are in Lagos State, Kaduna State and the Federal Capital Territory, the sudden increase among the youths occurs more among those between ages 21 and 30 years.
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COVID:19: Ekiti govt bans carols, children parties at Yuletide
The move is to stem the spike in COVID-19 cases.
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To stem the new wave of coronavirus, the Ekiti State Government has banned Christmas Carols and children parties during this festive season.
The government expressed concerns about the second wave of the pandemic which has spiked globally and in parts of Nigeria.
The Commissioner for Information, Akin Omole, said on Thursday that the government, had decided to tighten all loose ends and guard against further spread of the virus.
He urged all Ekiti residents to comply with the directives and other COVID-19 protocols during the Yuletide.