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February 6, 2020
The Federal Government has assured citizens of its readinessto fight Coronavirus in case of an outbreak in the country and urgednon-stigmatization of infected persons, should the case arise.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, BossMustapha announced this in Abuja at a one-day enlightenment programme on thespread of Coronavirus and Lassa fever, adding that rumours about the spread ofthe disease should be avoided.
He noted that the government has been informed by theNigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC that they have set up their responsecentres, surveillance and medical personnel have also been put on standby toattend to any emerging issue.
Mustapha, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, GeneralServices Office, Olusegun Adekunle, urged members of staff of the OSGF to takethe precautionary measures seriously to remain safe.
The Head, Response Division in the Nigerian Centre forDisease Control NCDC, Olaolu Aderinola had earlier noted that the virus, whichhas so far spread across 23 countries, is yet to enter Nigeria, urgingNigerians not to stigmatize Chinese residents in the country.