Need a Coronavirus Test? NCDC Issues More Hotlines, Guidelines

'Dotun Akintomide
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In its bid to further take the fight against Covid-19 to Nigerians’ doorstep, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, (NCDC) has released more hotlines.

NCDC is the agency leading the fight against coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria.

The hotlines in the image below cover the 36 states and Abuja:

It advises anyone who requires a coronavirus test to call the listed numbers.

On making the call, the person will be prompted to:
1. Provide relevant details
2. Stay isolated and wait for further advice.

NCDC also clarifies on who should get tested for the virus.

They are: Returnees to Nigeria presenting with fever, cough or difficulty breathing within 14 days

2) The second category are contacts of a confirmed case with the symptoms.

3) The third category are those with fever and cough.

They also include those having difficulty breathing in an area of moderate-high #COVID19 prevalence.

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