Do you know that many Nigerians have abandoned Covid-19 protocols despite the new variant (Delta Variant) that kills faster without warning or symptoms? In the last few months, this new variant has killed lots of people; all you hear is that he slumped and died and some of the deaths are related to Covid-19.
This is worrisome
and disturbing, but it’s what will continue to happen if we all continue to
pretend that all is well and normal in Nigeria. Thousands of people have died
of Covid-19 since it started and many are still dying. It is more prevalent
among celebrities, politicians, especially the ones with underlining health
conditions. The death of the former Chief of Staff to the President, Abba
Kyari, was the first major Covid casualty in the country. He had just returned
from a trip. His death was a wake-up call to all Nigerians who didn’t believe
much in the dreaded disease. And since then, it has killed thousands of people
from all parts of the country.
Why does Covid-19
keeps killing the creme-de-la-creme in the society and the people who live in
the shanties and slums are hale and hearty? What City People has found out is
that this dreaded disease is more prevalent in the urban areas, while the
people in the rural areas are still not convinced about the existence of the
Covid-19.
In this edition, we
shall be telling you why there would be more deaths among celebrities,
politicians and some rich Nigerians.
First, celebrities,
and other well-affluent Nigerians are always celebrating one thing or the
other. These people are either celebrating their birthdays or celebrating with
their loved ones. They are always at one function or the other. And don’t
forget that the new Covid-19 variant (Delta Variant) kills faster even before
you detect you are positive of Covid-19. In the last few weeks, this new
variant has killed dozens of people across the country. What we hear these days
is how a celebrity who was hale and hearty suddenly slumps and dies. This is
common among our celebrities and politicians. In as much as they don’t keep
this particular lifestyle in check, and cut down on their parties, this may
continue.
Another reason is
that many of our rich men and women, celebrities and politicians are always in
the cold. They are either in their car with air conditioning or they are at
home or at a function with AC in the room. This lifestyle is not common among
‘average’ Nigerians. They are always moving from one place to another in hot
weather and also sleep without ACs in their home.
Zimbabwe Doctor, Dr
Manangazira, also alluded to this fact. She said at a point that, “The warmer
months will see fewer infections for several reasons — being a flu-type of
virus SARS-COV-2 thrives in cold temperatures,” she said.
“In cold weather,
people huddle together and tend to stay indoors and social distancing may not
happen.
“Sunlight is good
for general health and well-being, so a few hours out in the sun improves even
lung health. However, we cannot afford to lift our guard.”
Another point is
that, in rural areas, the use of local herbs is highly embraced. There is a
belief that herbs can cure anything. The use of herbs among many Nigerians is
high. Many of our rich who haven’t been vaccinated don’t have anything as first
aid while the average Nigerian knows what he or she can take when he detects
any symptom of such. A lot of Nigerians have resolved to self-help with the use
of local herbs, since the outbreak of the disease, while the rich and
celebrities who don’t have much belief in the local herb are often getting sick
of Covid-19.
The Ooni of Ife,
Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, a few months back unveiled herbal remedies capable of boosting
human immunity against COVID-19 disease.
The products were
produced by Yem-Kem International Group in collaboration with Ojaja global
outreach. The products were approved by the National Agency for Food and Drug
Control, (NAFDAC) and were tested on Covid-19 positive patients in the country.
Kabiesi said that
he has been on the products, largely produced from bitter leaf, which has
protected him from contracting the coronavirus despite being in the midst of
many people during the height of the infection.
Another reason is
that many celebrities, politicians and rich people have underlining ailments.
Some of our politicians, celebrities are nursing one ailment or another. Some
are hypertensive, some have diabetes, etc and most of them are getting old. And
these are some of the factors that can trigger Covid-19.
People of any age,
even children, can contract COVID-19. But it most commonly affects middle-aged
and older adults. The risk of developing dangerous symptoms increases with age,
with those who are 85 and older at the highest risk of serious symptoms. In the
U.S., about 80% of deaths from the disease have been from people within the age of 65 and older. Risks are even higher for older people when they have other
health conditions.
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