Headlines that Covid has re-emerged in Nigeria’s Benue state misleading, health officials say
A national newspaper reported that 25 new cases had been confirmed in the north-central state. This is incorrect, health officials said.
A national newspaper reported that 25 new cases had been confirmed in the north-central state. This is incorrect, health officials said.
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