Over 100,000 Nigerians have been infected by the highly contagious virus with at least 1,000 deaths nationwide.
“They are young and healthy footballers in the very last group,” Mr. Meyer said.
Mr. Marwa was appointed on Friday.
The Gazette could not immediately verify if the potential antidote has been subjected to clinical trials.
The closure would be in place until at least February 15.
The affected officials and students are being treated for the infection.
Mr. Sambo added that N8.7 million was also shared to state governments.
The PTF has not made any recommendation to that effect, said the SGF.
Nigeria has recorded over 105,000 cases and over 1,400 coronavirus deaths.
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