Mamora added that following the declaration of COVID-19 as pandemic and increasing spread in countries, the Federal Government had to review its case definition. Coronavirus COVID19 Nigeria
The Minister of State for Health, Dr Olorunnimbe Mamora, said this at a news conference on Monday in Abuja.
He said “we have added three new countries to the existing list of five countries that have high-risk, with widespread community transmission. “In Enugu, a woman in her 70s returned from UK and had symptoms of fever and mild respiratory illness. Her sample was collected for laboratory diagnosis and tested negative for COVID-19.
He said they should also embrace cashless policy as the virus could be contracted through money or phones. According to him, countries are at liberty to decide whether to place ban or not based on their experiences and reality on ground.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
COVID-19: Ban church, mosque worships for 40 days, Buhari's campaign director tells FGABUJA- AS Nigerians live in fear over the coronavirus pandemic,the former Director, Planning and Monitoring, APC Presidential Ca
Read more »
Nigeria’s economy, CBN's prognosis and COVID-19“This reliance on imports contributed significantly to the challenges we now face in our agricultural and manufacturing sectors, but more importantly, it resulted in the loss of job opportunities for Nigerians.”
Read more »
Ghana bans cluster gatherings in churches, mosques as COVID-19 cases increase - Premium Times NigeriaMr Nkrumah announced a dedicated website to update the public on the outbreak. The website will be updated every six hours to keep Ghanaians informed.
Read more »
FIVE BOOKS TO DISTRACT YOU FROM COVID 19 – Daily TrustNothing sounds more spy catcher than the code name of a virus rampaging the world and taking no prisoners. The coronavirus and all the news overload concerning it is worthy. We all must take care of ourselves in these uncertain times, wash hands frequently, have a sanitiser in your bag and use as often as …
Read more »
Sports, health ministries okay 2020 NSF amid COVID-19 concerns – Daily TrustDespite the outbreak of the Covid-19, otherwise known as coronavirus across the globe which has necessitated the postponement and cancellation of sporting events around the world, the organisers of the 20th edition of the National Sports Festival to be held in Edo State have said the games won’t be postponed. The Minister of Youth and …
Read more »
Covid-19 May Reduce Nigeria’s Oil Revenue, Says UN Report - THISDAYLIVEEarning likely to drop from $38.9 billion to $14bn Obinna Chima The raging Coronavirus, otherwise known as Covid-19, may cause Nigeria’s total revenue from crude oil export in 2020 to drop to between $14 billion and $19 billion, compared to $38.9 billion previously predicted, a United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) report has stated. …
Read more »