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- Title
The biology of SARS-CoV-2 and epidemiological analysis of COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria.
- Authors
Egbe, Kingsley Andrew; Lerum, Nathaniel Isaiah; Unah, Unah Victor; Ike, Anthony Chibuogwu; Odoh, Chuks Kenneth; Egbe, Friday Andrew; Ekwom, Edith Silas
- Abstract
The pandemic triggered by SARS-CoV-2 continuous to pose a global health threat, with cases of new infections and deaths still occurring despite increasing vaccination efforts. As in other regions of the world, the pandemic has led to unprecedented stretch of health and economic systems in countries in Africa. Nigeria, the most populous African country, has not been spared as the number of new infections continues to teeter amid a high level of vaccination hesitancy. Here, we provided a brief look at the background and biology of the virus. We also highlighted the epidemiology of the virus in Nigeria, as well as the challenges and opportunities it presents. Our review will add to the knowledge of SARSCoV-2 and the situation of the pandemic in Nigeria, and provide a better response to the pandemic and future pandemics.
- Subjects
NIGERIA; COVID-19 pandemic; SARS-CoV-2; BIOLOGY; PANDEMICS; ECONOMIC systems
- Publication
Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2022, Vol 16, Issue 2, p252
- ISSN
2036-6590
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3855/jidc.14467