SAN FRANCISCO, March 21, (THEWILL) – At least six persons tested for coronavirus infection in Ondo and Nasarawa states have turned up negative.
The Ondo state government said it tested one person while its Nasarawa counterpart confirmed that five family members who were isolated have been cleared.
Both governments confirmed their findings on Saturday but said they were stepping up efforts to prevent and contain the virus when it shows up.
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“There is no cause for panic but that it is not yet uhuru as all hands must be on deck to forestall its outbreak in the state,” Ondo’s Commissioner for Health, Dr Wahab Adegbenro said.
Nigeria now has 11 new cases of the new coronavirus, as Oyo state confirmed it’s first case on Sunday morning.
This brings the total number of cases in the country to 23 while 2 have been discharged and the reminding 21 persons being treated.
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