- The Federal Government has alerted Nigerians to a new COVID-19 variant, XEC, which has been detected in 29 countries globally.
- The new variant has shown a growth advantage over other circulating strains, raising concerns about its potential impact on public health.
- The government has directed all Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of tertiary hospitals to immediately activate alert systems for high index of suspicion in patients with symptoms.
The Federal Government has issued a warning to Nigerians about a new COVID-19 variant, XEC, which has been detected in 29 countries worldwide. This new variant has shown a growth advantage over other circulating strains, raising concerns about its potential impact on public health.
According to a circular issued by the Head of Teaching Hospital Division for Permanent Secretary, Dr. O. N. Anuma, the government has directed all Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of tertiary hospitals to immediately activate alert systems for high index of suspicion in patients with symptoms. The government has also requested collaboration among stakeholders to share critical data regarding this strain and implement enhanced monitoring protocols.
