Nigeria: Coronavirus - Why Buhari Ordered Lockdown of Lagos, Abuja, Ogun - Minister

Nigeria is planning to use the latest movement restrictions imposed by President Muhammadu Buhari on two states and Abuja to identify those who may have been exposed to COVID-19, the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, has said.

The restrictions are also to prevent further spread of the virus, he said.

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