BREAKING NEWS
Breaking

728x90

468x60

No evidence of new COVID variant in Nigeria, says health ministry


The federal ministry of health says there is no evidence of new COVID variant XEC in Nigeria.

 

The variant, first reported in Australia, has spread to 29 countries, raising alarms over its heightened virulence.

 

In a statement on Saturday, Alabi Balogun, deputy director of information and public relations at the health ministry, said Nigerians should not panic but continue taking precautions by observing personal hygiene.

 

He said the government has also taken precautionary measures by establishing molecular laboratories, isolation centres, and intensive care units equipped with ventilators at the federal tertiary hospitals.

 

“You may recall that a newly detected COVID variant, XEC, was reported in Australia and has spread to about 29 countries globally and has shown a more virulence over other circulating strains with concern over its possible impact on service delivery in our federal tertiary hospitals,” the statement reads.

 

“However, the good news is that there is no evidence of COVID variant XEC in Nigeria.

 

“In light of the above, the general public is advised not to panic but to continue with the universal precautions of observing personal hygiene, including regular washing of hands.

 

“The federal ministry of health and social welfare, through her agencies, has stepped up surveillance, including at all entry points to Nigeria.

 

“The federal government has proactively upgraded our federal tertiary hospitals by establishing molecular laboratories, isolation centres, and intensive care units equipped with ventilators.

 

“Since the COVID variant XEC has not been detected in Nigeria, it has therefore become imperative to correct the misinformation and fear of the general public concerning the resurgence of COVID-19 in Nigeria.”

Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday


Advertise on NigerianEye.com to reach thousands of our daily users
« PREV
NEXT »

No comments

Kindly drop a comment below.
(Comments are moderated. Clean comments will be approved immediately)

Advert Enquires - Reach out to us at NigerianEye@gmail.com