NCEMA denies rumours regarding death of 5 persons from one family due to COVID-19 - GulfToday

NCEMA denies rumours regarding death of 5 persons from one family due to COVID-19

  • 22 Aug 2020
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The National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) has denied the validity of reports circulated on television and social media regarding the death of five members of one family as a result of COVID-19.

It also said, “The matter has now been referred to the Federal Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Prosecution to take the necessary legal measures in coordination with the authorities concerned.”

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