The lower chamber also called on the government to provide thermal scanners, infrared thermometers for temperature screening.
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According to the World Health Organisation , the XEC variant has been identified in 29 countries worldwide. He added that Africa’s “limited testing and sequencing capabilities” makes it challenging to determine the extent of the variant’s spread, leaving Nigeria vulnerable to a potential outbreak.
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