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No approval given for any coronavirus drug – NAFDAC

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has not granted approval for any remedy for the pandemic.

The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, said in a statement yesterday, that the organisation has not given approval to any product from any company or individual to cure COVID-19.

She said, “The agency is concerned about reports on social and other media of drugs or vaccines to cure COVID 19.

“The agency has not granted any approval to any products for use as a cure or vaccine against COVID 19.

“The public is advised to comply with measures issued by the NCDC to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These include the use of face coverings/masks in addition to social distancing, washing of hands and use of alcohol-based sanitizers.”

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