The Nigerian Twittersphere has been sent into overdrive following reports that Chloroquine phosphate, an anti-malaria drug, is ‘effective in combating’ coronavirus (COVID-19).
Sun Yanrong, deputy head, China National Center for Biotechnology, on Monday, said the discovery was based on clinical evidence from hospitals drawn across Beijing, Guangzhou and Hunan Province, which showed the drug has a curative effect on the deadly disease.
The new discovery has since sparked a plethora of reactions on social media platforms especially Twitter, where users are registering their diverse opinions.
“Do you know why Nigerians in China never contracted Corona Virus? The amount of Chloroquine we still have in our system was enough to fight it,” a Twitter user said.
“Lol. It has been revealed that Chloroquine cures Corona virus and now It all makes sense why no African died of the disease. Nigerian hospitals used to give us that drug like candy, growing up. If you search our systems, I’m sure you’d still find remnants of the drug inside,” another user wrote.
Here is what some Nigerians had to say:
Lol. It has been revealed that Chloroquine cures Corona virus and now It all makes sense why no African died of the disease.
AdvertisementNigerian hospitals used to give us that drug like candy, growing up. If you search our systems, I'm sure you'd still find remnants of the drug inside. 😂
— Harri Obi™ (@Harri_Obi) February 20, 2020
Do you know why Nigerians in China never contracted Corona Virus?
The amount of Chloroquine we still have in our system was enough to fight it.Advertisement— débọlá the 2nd✌️ (@ogbeni_ceejay) February 20, 2020
Chloroquine is the cure to Coronavirus😳
Abi codeine can cure HIV ni pic.twitter.com/r08GtzYStu
Advertisement— DECIDER ➍ (@SpendoGustavo) February 20, 2020
After discovering chloroquine cures corona virus
Me: I need one sachet of chloroquine
AdvertisementSeller: 75000
Me: pic.twitter.com/zLFsUn4jz5
— ADEBOWALE👑✈💯 (@Successking10) February 20, 2020
Chloroquine – a local champion for so many decades, stayed consistent and put in the work despite criticism and ridicule from inside its own country.
Now it has been acknowledged as the savior of the world in the 21st century.
When it’s your time to blow, everyone go need you.
— ✨10 👑 DaddyMO👑 10✨ (@therealdaddymo1) February 20, 2020
Who would have thought Chloroquine would be the cure for corona virus?
Well I think Nigerian doctors would have because they’d give you malaria dose first for any sickness you might have.
— Lamarr ❁ (@Kinglamarr___) February 20, 2020
Chloroquine was stopped because malaria parasite became resistant to it plus its unpleasant side effects, not because it was a rejected stone or because it was "local". 🙄
— Lidocaine 🔆 (@trending_medic) February 20, 2020
Lol. It has been revealed that Chloroquine cures Corona virus and now It all makes sense why no African died of the disease.
Nigerian hospitals used to give us that drug like candy, growing up. If you search our systems, I'm sure you'd still find remnants of the drug inside. 😂
— Harri Obi™ (@Harri_Obi) February 20, 2020
Chloroquine to other drugs:
“I repeat, nobody that’s not a Nigerian nurse or doctor can ever say they paved the way for me. Fvck you. I drew my own map and followed it. This is just the beginning tho. Una no go sleep!”
— MONITORING_SPIRIT (@Sonjoe_Kutuh) February 20, 2020
Doctor: Take chloroquine or die of Coronavirus.
Me: pic.twitter.com/U6LrkWo6YG
— Mazi Marvin the Paranoid Android (@Boboye_Ak) February 20, 2020
Chloroquine distributors in Nigeria after their first shipment abroad to combat the corona virus: pic.twitter.com/EGtFWYV8Gk
— ✨10 👑 DaddyMO👑 10✨ (@therealdaddymo1) February 20, 2020
Who would have ever thought that Chloroquine, of all drugs, would be the anti-viral drug for Coronavirus. Those medical researchers deserve a medal.
— Wale Adetona (@iSlimfit) February 20, 2020
It is interesting to know that Chloroquine phosphate that used to itch our body back in those days, has proven effective in treating coronavirus #COVID19 and shows positive clinical effects. The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.
— B h a d o o s k y (@BhadmusAkeem) February 20, 2020
There’s no way Corona Virus is getting near us in Africa. We used a lot of Chloroquine tablets while growing up even though we hated the aftermath (itchy body). Now we can’t hate our African mothers for it, can we? 😂
— Olamide Popoola Of Ibadan (@lamidepopoola) February 20, 2020
This life na turn by turn true true o. Other people may write you off but if God wan bless you ehn nobody can stop it. Just imagine Chloroquine wey d itch body don blow.
— MONITORING_SPIRIT (@Sonjoe_Kutuh) February 20, 2020
What if Corona virus started in Nigeria but we just didn't know it because the doctors will give you malaria drugs like chloroquine and panadol first for every sickness pic.twitter.com/g2CEEHrjLA
— Majestic 💞 March 2 💣 (@tiana_diora) February 20, 2020
In church on sunday:
The God that changed the story of Chloroquine, that made it to be a probable cure for this Coronavirus disease, after being rejected and almost extinct should coman and visit my story. Oya pray!!
Congregation 👇👇 pic.twitter.com/eGXnf5Q0fA
— Daddy Gee Hoe🤣 (@iamphveektor) February 20, 2020
Chloroquine waving goodbye to its fellow teammates at Malaria FC, after completing a world record transfer to Coronavirus FC pic.twitter.com/6U4NgHC8Sn
— Gov Udom's hypeman (@romeocza) February 20, 2020
I am thinking Alabukun will cure HIV, since Chloroquine can cure Coronavirus. pic.twitter.com/6KQbeCl3oA
— Oloye Ayo Gbadebo (@holudaray) February 20, 2020
Chloroquine talking about the pressure since being reinstated to treat Corona virus after being rejected and out of business for a while. pic.twitter.com/r5QvMpxNbT
— Pablo Noser (@pablobignose) February 20, 2020
Rn Choloroquine be like, shebe na me una been dey use do yeye before. Oluwa done smile for me.#coronavirus #chloroquine pic.twitter.com/GuA0ElcI1I
— 3rdFeb_blvckSHUGAR ⚪️ 👑 (@illverbz) February 20, 2020
Chloroquine is emerging as a cure 4 the novel coronavirus
This drug is in the blood stream of almost all Nigerians
No wonder the virus couldn't come close 2 Nigeria's😜 The cure is in usBut seriously the forgotten antimalarial drug is coming back to fight the Chinese virus
💉💉— Dr. Peter-prince (@Dr_peterprince) February 20, 2020
An international businessman, exporter of chloroquine…
She: 👇 pic.twitter.com/eQNVx6Fpvt— Cosmas Ugochukwu (@UgochukwuCosmas) February 20, 2020
Chloroquine treating corona virus is only trending in Nigeria. You guys should stop trending false news
— KingShizL™ (@Exayvia) February 20, 2020
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