FG to convert Tuberculosis testing machines to COVID-19, says Minister - Basic Storylines
How to Seduce Straight Guys ABUJA — THE Federal Government said it had concluded arrangements to convert tuberculosis’ diagnostic machines in the country coronavirus’ detection machines. This came as retired health workers recalled by the federal government to assist in combating the disease reported for duties. Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, who disclosed this speaking at a press briefing held by the Presidential Task Force on Coronavirus,to update the nation of the state of coronavirus outbreak in the country, said the 300 Gene Xpert machines used for tuberculosis woud be converted to testing COVID-19 detection. Government’s action came following the increasing number of persons infected with the virus, current put at 135. The minister said the Gene Xpert machines were expected to be put to use within the next two to three weeks.“ Noting that the high number of cases recorded in Lagos and Abuja was due to their functions as gateway for international air travel, Ehanire said...