Following the panic attributable to experiences of the detection of a brand new variant of the Coronavirus (COVID-19 Variant XEC), the Federal Authorities has debunked the claims.
An announcement by the Federal Ministry of Well being and Social Welfare on Saturday, December 7, stated that there is no such thing as a proof to indicate that the illness was detected anyplace throughout the nation.
Alaba Balogun, the deputy director, Data and Public Relations on the ministry stated there is no such thing as a want for citizen’s to panic.
Describing such experiences as a hoax, Balogun urged Nigerians to go about their regular actions whereas adhering strictly to good hygiene practices.
Balogun additionally said that the letter being circulated on social media in regards to the illness in Nigeria is fake.
The letter, with Ref. No. DHS/INSPDIV/017/VOL.1/46 dated December 5, 2024, prompt that the brand new pressure of the illness was detection in Nigeria.
The COVID-19 variant XEC, a pressure of the lethal coronavirus is understood for its elevated virulence in comparison with different strains, and just lately reported in Australia, and 29 nations.
This new pressure of the illness has additionally raised fears amongst people, organisations and healthcare employees over its perceived affect on the methods throughout the globe.
Nonetheless, the Federal Authorities has reassured Nigerians of its dedication to making sure all entry factors are guarded and proactive measures are taken to strengthen the nation’s preparedness for any potential outbreaks.