Amidu Arije
The Lagos State Commissioner of Health Prof. Akin Abayomi has urged Nigerians, especially Lagos residents to desist from the use of chloroquine for the treatment or prevention of the coronavirus.
This was disclosed on twitter handle of the Lagos State government at Lagos State Govt @followlasg:
The Lagos State Government will conduct a clinical trial on the effectiveness of Chloroquine in the prevention or management of COVID-19 infection, the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi has said.
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Abayomi disclosed this on Friday while giving updates on the Coronavirus, noting that that the clinical trial is planned in view of the fast-spreading information that chloroquine could be effective in preventing and managing COVID-19.
Noting that chloroquine has significant side effects, Abayomi warned that it should not be used without medical supervision, as it may cause more harm than good.
He advised citizens to seek the advice of a Physician and await the directive of the Ministry of Health on the use of chloroquine.
