Don’t pay anyone for coronavirus test – FG warns Nigerians

ByJohn Owen Nwachukwu

Nigerian Government has again said that no one should pay for running a test for COVID-19, asking citizens to report anyone who demands payment for such services.

The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire said this on Monday, during a briefing by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 in Abuja.

“I wish to remind everyone that government-run testing for COVID-19 is free. Please report anyone who demands payment for necessary action,” he said.

The Minister pointed out that as of July 6, the country has recorded a total of 28,711 confirmed cases of the deadly virus.

He explained that 11,665 people have been treated successfully and discharged