Tag: testing
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Travellers must bear full costs of COVID-19 tests – PTF
The National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Dr Sani Aliyu, has said the country cannot afford to conduct free COVID-19 tests for passengers arriving into Nigeria. Aliyu, who made this statement on Saturday during a webinar organised by the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, noted that the country…
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COVID-19: Africa might experience ‘silent epidemic’ if testing is not prioritized – WHO
Africa has so far been spared the worst impact of the coronavirus, but World Health Organisation (WHO) is worried the continent could face a “silent epidemic” if its leaders fail to prioritize testing for it. “My first point for Africa, my first concern, is that a lack of testing is leading to a silent epidemic…
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Private laboratory begins COVID-19 testing in Anambra
A private laboratory in Anambra, Accunalysis Diagnostic Centre Ltd., Nnewi accredited by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has started Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing in the State. Speaking to newsmen in Awka on Tuesday, Mr Chijike Agbaka, the managing director of the diagnostic centre disclosed that the centre had already carried out some COVID-19…
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We have tested about 22,000 persons for COVID-19 says NCDC boss
Director-General of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC),Chikwe Ihekweazu, says about 22,000 persons have been tested for COVID-19 in Nigeria. As of Wednesday evening, the country recorded 3,145 confirmed cases of the disease, out of which 534 patients have been discharged, while 103 persons have died. Speaking at the presidential task force briefing on COVID-19…