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COVID-19 index case and national response

Nigeria confirmed its first COVID-19 case in February 2020 and activated national public-health measures.

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COVID-19 index case and national response

Nigeria confirmed its first COVID-19 case in February 2020 and activated national public-health measures.

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Nigeria confirmed its first COVID-19 case in February 2020 and activated national public-health measures. NCDC, states, and presidential task structures coordinated surveillance and restrictions.

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