Nigeria Won't Close Borders Over Ebola, Says Interior Minister

3 August 2014

The federal government of Nigeria has ruled out the possibility of closing its borders as a preventive measure to discourage the spread of the deadly Ebola virus in the country.

Speaking to journalists at the weekend, Minister of Interior, Abba Moro said closure of borders is an extreme action that has its own wide range consequences.

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