Director General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control Chikwe Ihekweazu PHOTO:Twitter
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has called for continued adherence to the public health and social measures as the country marks one year of first case of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
The NCDC Director-General, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja.
Ihekweazu said that with over 150,000 cases reported since then, the country’s response had been led by science.
According to him, it was also driven by the power of coordination, collaboration and solidarity across the Federal and State Governments, partners, private sector and citizens.
“Prior to the confirmation of the first case in Nigeria, NCDC with support from its partners, began preparedness activities.
“The NCDC began working with the states and hospitals to map out and establish isolation and treatment centres for managing COVID-19 cases.
“In addition…
Source: Guardian Newspaper
