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Panic As Osun Records Five New Cases Of B117 Strain Of COVID-19

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4 years ago

Jan 31, 2021.

Rachel Okporu

There is palpable tension in Osun state following the discovery of the deadly B117 strain of COVID-19 announced by the state Government.
This new strain, according to the commissioner, spreads faster and kills quicker.

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Residents of Osun State is currently in fear following the discovery of five cases of the deadly B117 strain of COVID-19 announced by the state Government.

The B117 strain of COVID-19 was firstly recorded in the United Kingdom.

This is coming barely five days after the Chairman Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha announced that Nigeria has recorded four cases of COVID-19 B117 strain.

EKO HOT BLOG gathered the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Funke Egbemode, confirmed the discovery of the COVID-19 in a statement on Sunday evening.

This new strain, according to the commissioner, spreads faster and kills quicker.

She Said; “If it continues to grow, more citizens will become vulnerable and those with underlying ailments more endangered.” adding that the government is extremely concerned about the days ahead due to the continued disregard and defiance for safety protocols in the state.

“We cannot continue to act like COVID-19 is not real. It is not just a sad reality but one that has changed the momentum with this more deadly strain.

“Citizens are enjoined to scale up their personal responsibility for safety by complying with all the non-pharmaceutical protocols outlined by the government, to avoid tragic consequences,”.

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