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Health News of Friday, 13 March 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Index case of COVID19 free to join society- Health Minister

Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire

The deadly coronavirus is gradually coming to an end in Nigeria.

This coming after the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire announced that all contacts of the index case of COVID19 in Nigeria are certified free to rejoin society.



According to the Health Minister, "they have completed their follow up period."

The Honourable Minister of Health also announced that the second confirmed COVID19Nigeria case who was a contact of the index case, has now tested negative twice for the virus. He has cleared the virus & is allowed to go home.



Ehanire informed the press that the index case’s health situation is improving. His Medical Team advises further tests early next week to guide the decision to discharge him.

“The World Health Organisation has now declared #COVID19 as a pandemic. This is a call for action for increased resources to quickly detect and control this outbreak. It is not a time for fear and panic. We are investing resources to strengthen Nigeria’s response," the Minister explained.