Coronavirus: NCDC reacts to use of Chloroquine to fight virus

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has issued advise to Nigerians against the use of chloroquine for the management of coronavirus.

In a tweet on Wednessday, NCDC warned Nigerians against self-medication, noting that the use of chloroquine is yet to be approved or validated.

The tweet says, “Please remember that the use of chloroquine and its derivatives for the management of coronavirus disease has NOT been validated and approved Self-medication can cause harm and lead to death. Do not misuse drugs”