Covid-19: Nigerians abusing chloroquine

The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force [PTF] on Covid-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has said Nigerians are abusing chloroquine, a touted cure for coronavirus.

Mustapha said the government had received reports of abuse and misuse of chloroquine as a cure for coronavirus.

He said,

“Through the surveillance system set up by the PTF, we have received reports that Nigerians have been purchasing hydroxychloroquine in large quantities.

“We wish to reiterate that this drug has not been certified for use in treating COVID-19 in Nigeria by the relevant health and pharmaceutical authorities. Self-medication of any kind is fraught with the danger of increasing risks of avoidable casualties.

“We, therefore strongly warn against self-medication. If you are sick, please seek medical advice and if you are confirmed positive, kindly self-isolate in an approved facility. The COVID-19 is highly infectious and dangerous.”