The Federal Government has shut down a Chinese-owned supermarket in Jabi District of Abuja, the nation’s capital over fears of the deadly Coronavirus disease.
Director-General of the Federal Competitions and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, Babatunde Irukera confirmed the development to AIT in a telephone conversation.
He says the action was taken following the discovery of seafood and animals imported illegally from china in panda supermarket.
Irukera promised that the commission is joining hands with other related agencies to continue the regulatory activities until the situation is under control.
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Chinese government said on Tuesday that 106 people have died from the coronavirus disease that is spreading across the country, up from the previous toll of 81.
The death toll in the coronavirus outbreak is now 132 with over 6,000 persons infected with the disease worldwide.
The virus is believed to have originated late last year in a seafood market in the central Chinese city of Wuhan that was illegally selling wildlife.
Chinese government said on Tuesday that 106 people have died from the coronavirus disease that is spreading across the country, up from the previous toll of 81.
The virus, believed to have originated late last year in a seafood market in the central Chinese city of Wuhan that was illegally selling wildlife has spread to Chinese cities including Beijing shanghai, and to other countries.