Tag: COVID-19 Tests
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Resumption: FG orders schools to stop requesting COVID-19 tests from returning students
The Federal Government has asked schools to stop requesting for COVID – 19 test results from returning students before they are admitted. The government, in a short statement issued on Monday by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Ben Goong, warned school authorities to refrain from asking students or parents to…
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FG narrows validity of COVID-19 tests for international passengers from 14 to 7 days
The Presidential Task Force on the Coronavirus (COVID-19), on Monday said that Intending travellers into Nigeria must have tested negative to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The PTF National Coordinator, Dr Sani Aliyu, provided further insight on protocols ahead of the resumption of international flights at its daily briefing in Abuja. “Intending travellers to Nigeria must have…
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NFF announces compulsory COVID-19 tests after staff tests positive
All officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will today undergo Covid-19 tests. NFF General Secretary Dr. Mohammed Sanusi confirmed this on Thursday. He stated that the tests will take place at the Sunday Dankaro House secretariat inside the National Stadium Complex in Abuja. Sanusi said the COVID-19 tests became necessary following the recent positive…
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We test 6,000 COVID-19 samples daily – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Tuesday disclosed that the country currently carries out between 3,000 and 6,000 daily COVID-19 tests. It said although the testing infrastructure available can conveniently carry out 15,000 daily COVID-19 tests, the country is yet to fully utilise this capacity, as only 40 percent of it is being deployed.…
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Ogun makes U-turn, cancels COVID-19 test requirements for returning students
The Ogun state government has stepped down its stand which held that the COVID-19 test is to be used as a mandatory requirement for returning students in exit classes. Governor Dapo Abiodun announced the cancellation of the initial injunction via a Twitter statement on Monday. In his communique which was titled “Ogun Makes COVID-19 Test…
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Just in: FG orders civil servants to undergo Covid-19 tests
The federal government has directed civil servants to undergo COVID-19 tests. According to a circular issued by Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare Officer, Evelyn Ngige, civil servants are to undergo the test at THISDAY Dome in Abuja. The circular reads: “I am directed to inform you that the Federal Government has provided facilities for the conduct…
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Lagos shuts private lab running COVID-19 tests without approval
The Lagos State Government on Friday shut down a private laboratory in the Ikoyi area of the state for running Covid-19 tests without approval. According to reports, Acouns Medical Laboratory and Diagnostic Centre was situated in a pharmacy on Banana Island and has been secretly running COVID-19 tests on suspected patients. The state’s Health Facility…
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Akeredolu directs cabinet members, close aides to undergo compulsory COVID-19 test
Ondo Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has directed all members of his cabinet, close aides and others who have had reasons for constant contacts with him to undergo compulsory COVID-19 tests. Akeredolu has since gone into self isolation after he tested positive for COVID-19. A statement by Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo, said the Governor…
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Lagos lists seven private laboratories approved for COVID-19 tests
Seven private laboratories have now been licensed by the Lagos State government to enhance COVID-19 sample testing in the state, according to Health Commissioner, Akin Abayomi. Abayomi in an update on the state’s COVID-19 situation on Friday said that the private laboratories were selected through a rigorous accreditation process. On the list are: Total Medical…
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Over $30bn needed to develop COVID-19 tests, treatments, vaccines, says WHO
The World Health Organization said Friday that a global initiative to speed up the development and production of COVID-19 tests, vaccines and treatments will require more than $30 billion over the next year. Providing details of the so-called ACT accelerator, launched in April and aimed at pooling international resources to combat the pandemic, WHO said…