The Federal Ministry of Health has alerted Nigerians of the new variant of COVID-19,which is spreading like fire across the globe
The new variant which has been reported in Australia is said to have spread to 29 countries.
According to the statement issued by Dr O N Anuma, Head , Teaching Hispital Division on behalf of the permanent secretary, ministry of health urged all the hospitals across the country to activate the alert system for high index of suspicion in patients with COVID-19 like symptoms.
According to the letter to the Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors ,titled " letter of conveyance in respect of the Newly Detected XEC COVID-19 Strain
In the letter Dr Anuma said "I am directed to inform you of a newly detected XEC COVID-19 variant,which has been reported in Australia already, spread to 29 countries globally. You may wish to know that this variant has shown a growth advantage over other circulating strains ,raising concerns about it's potential impact on public health"
Continuing "alert systems should be immediately activated throughout our hospitals for high index of suspicion in patients with COVID- like symptoms
The committee members are enjoined to collaborate with all relevant stakeholders to share critical data regarding this strain and implement enhanced monitoring protocols. " timely intervention sharing among relevant stakeholders including Federal ministry of health will be vital for effective response strategies"
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