Nigeria increases COVID-19 patient centres to 5000

The federal government says it has increased the number of treatment centres for COVID-19 patients all over the country.

Minister of state for health, Olorunnimbe Mamora, said the treatment centres have increased from about 3000 to 5000.

Mamora spoke with newsmen in Lagos state on the continuous effort taken by the government to ensure the testing, tracing and treatment of coronavirus patients.

He commended the security agents who he said are also assisting in the fight against coronavirus.

Mamora urged all stakeholders not to rest on their oars till the country wins the war against COVID-19.