The Federal Government on Friday warned Nigerians against travelling to Latin America nations following the outbreak of Zika virus in the region.
Pregnant women were particularly asked to steer clear of the region and the restriction stands till further notice.
Adewole directed the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) to include Zika virus diagnosis as part of ongoing efforts to manage Lassa fever outbreak in the country.
He assured Nigerians that there is no single case of Zika virus infection in the country, emphasizing that there is no need for Nigerians to panic.
He stressed that the ministry will continue to monitor the situation and update Nigerians on further development.
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