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General News of Monday, 16 March 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Coronavirus: Why Nigeria is yet to lock its borders - Aregbesola

Rauf Aregbesola Rauf Aregbesola

The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola has revealed why Nigeria is yet to lock up its borders over the threat from coronavirus pandemic.

Aregbesola who took to Twitter stated that the Federal Government is yet to lock up the country's borders because the Ministry of Health is doing a fantastic job in battling the virus.

He also advised the public to maintain personal hygiene as advised by the Federal Government.

Aregbesola tweeted: "The @Fmohnigeria is leading Nigeria’s efforts on combating Corona Virus and they are doing a fantastic job at it. According to the yesterday’s briefing from the minister, @DrEOEhanire, Nigeria will continue to monitor incoming travelers and select those that are fit for secondary screening. If and when the time comes for Nigeria to lock up our borders, appropriate advice will be given to that effect.

"For now, let us trust the professionals handling the job and continue to maintain high personal hygiene and other measures, as advised by the Federal Ministry of Health."