THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has placed Nigeria at high-risk in global economic damage, following the outbreak of the Coronavirus in China...
THE World Health Organisation has placed Nigeria at high-risk in global economic damage, following the outbreak of the Coronavirus in China, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has stated.
According to NCDC report, “Case count of COVID-19 has surpassed that of SARS, which resulted in global economic damage estimated between $30 to $100 billion. The centre has also debunked a rumour being shared on social media that the COVID-19 could be spread through broiler chickens. He, however, advised Nigerians that for accurate information on COVID-19 or disease outbreaks in Nigeria, they should visit : www.ncdc.gov.ng, Twitter and Facebook- @NCDCgov.“Other Contacts_ *NCDC Toll-free Number: 0800-970000-10* *SMS: 08099555577* *WhatsApp: 07087110839,” he said.
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