…To conduct 50,000 tests per state
…Easing lockdown could lead to spike in infections
…Says virus remains potent, virulent, dangerous
…Moves to shield Kogi, C/River, Yobe from infection
….Chinese medical experts test negative —Ehanire
By Omeiza Ajayi
United States President, Donald Trump, has assured Nigeria of greater support in its fight against COVID-19, promising to supply more ventilators to Nigeria to support its national response.
The promise came as the Federal Government, yesterday, stated its resolve to conduct two million COVID-19 tests in the next three months, with an average of 50,000 tests in each of the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.
The government also explained the rationale behind its decision to ease the lockdown imposed on some parts of the country in the wake of the outbreak of the pandemic, saying while it was necessary to gradually return the country to a moderated daily life, the virus remains very potent,…
Source: Vanguard Newspaper
