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.”
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