Nigerian authorities deny wave of deaths is due to Covid-19

Doctors in Kano state report surge in fatal cases of pneumonia among elderly

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Doctors in Kano in north-west Nigeria are reporting a surge in fatal cases of pneumonia after local media raised concerns over a sudden rise in reported deaths in recent days.

Authorities in Kano have denied that Covid-19 is responsible for the wave of fatalities, variously blaming malaria, meningitis, hypertension and other illnesses for the increased mortality.

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