I thought that the Covid-19 outbreak was over until I read about the Omicron variant of the infection. I want to know if this variant has been detected in Nigeria and how is it different from the previous type of virus. Nkechi (by SMS)Yes, the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has been detected in Nigeria. New variants like Omicron are a reminder that the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over. Early findings suggest that Omicron might be less severe than the Delta variant, but more data is needed and WHO warns that it should not be dismissed as “mild”.

Source: Nigerian Tribune December 25, 2021 06:47 UTC