The novel corona virus (n-Cov) situation in Nigeria

Terz
Sat, 14 Mar 2020 07:22:35 +0000
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There is a misconception about the novel corona virus that the virus has no effect on black people of African descent. This wanton pontification currently spewed by many is unhinged to any plausible scientific facts but just another facet of the silly platitude “disease no dey kill African man” that has claimed the lives of many Africans to easily preventable and treatable diseases.
These claims are treacherous as there has been no scientific research or published articles to prove that the people of African descent have resistance to the n-Cov.
Moreso, there have been several reports of deaths of black people in Europe and Asia.
Most importantly, false information like this has the capacity to cause negligence to simple containment and preventive measures - which is most critical at times like this.
It therefore behooves us all as public health officials to debunk this preposterous claim in all capacity and continue the fight to inculcate simple preventive medicine measures in our community. God bless us all as we continue the fight against the corona virus pandemic.

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