The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has refuted claims regarding the presence of the newly identified COVID-19 variant, XEC, in Nigeria.
In a statement issued on Saturday, 7th of December, 2024 by Mr. Alaba Balogun, Deputy Director of Information & Public Relations, the ministry assured Nigerians that there is no evidence of the variant in the country.
The statement urged the public to remain calm and continue practicing standard hygiene measures.
The COVID-19 variant XEC, recently detected in Australia, is noted for its increased virulence and has reportedly spread to 29 countries, sparking global concern about its potential impact on healthcare systems.
Despite these developments, the ministry reaffirmed that heightened surveillance at entry points and health facilities across Nigeria has not detected any signs of the variant.
To bolster preparedness, the federal government has equipped Federal Tertiary Hospitals with molecular laboratories, isolation centers, and intensive care units fitted with ventilators. [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>
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