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The Nigerian Federal Government has disclosed that a total of 1,929,237 Nigerians representing 96 percent of the targeted population have so far been administered the first COVID-19 vaccine doses.

The Executive Director, National Primary Health Care Development Agency, NPHCDA, Dr. Faisal Shuaib said this on Tuesday at a press conference held in Abuja,

“We have now provided first COVID-19 vaccine doses to a total number of 1,929,237 Nigerians, representing 96% of the targeted population. In addition, we have begun providing second doses, and that number has reached 4,683.

He also said the Federal Government is taking significant precautions to protect Nigerians against B.1.617.2, known as the Indian variant of the coronavirus.

According to him: “Flights from India and other high-risk countries such as Turkey and Brazil have been barred from entering Nigeria, we are ramping up our test and trace measures, and we are accelerating the national project to establish production of oxygen supplies across all states of Nigeria.

“We will continue to closely monitor the situation and update citizens. Now, we will turn it over to questions.

“We are advising that all Nigerians who have received their first dose should check their vaccination cards for the date of their second dose, and ensure that they receive the second dose to gain full protection against COVID-19.