The federal government has directed civil servants to
undergo COVID-19 tests.
In a circular shared, Evelyn Ngige, permanent
secretary, service welfare officer, said provision has been made at THISDAY
Dome in Abuja.
The Dome is one of the isolation centres for COVID-19
patients in the nation’s capital.
“I am directed to inform you that the Federal Government has
provided facilities for the conduct of COVID 19 tests for civil servants at the
Thisday Dome, Mohammed Kur Avenue, by Nanet Suites, Central Business District,
Abuja (from 10.00 am to 4.00pm daily), as part of efforts to curtail the spread
of the disease,” the circular read.
“Accordingly, you are required to notify all staff of the
availability of the testing facility, to enable members of staff who experience
COVID-19 related symptoms and those wishing to get tested in your MDAs to take
advantage of this opportunity.
“The Office of the Head of the Clvil Service of the
Federation has also updated the “Guidelines on the Control of Coronavirus
Disease (COVID-19) Service-Wide” to address emerging issues in the control of
the disease in the work environment. The Guidelines can be accessed on the
website of the omce of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation
(www.ohcsf.gov.ng).
“All Permanent Secretaries are requested to klndly bring the
contents of this Circular to the attention of all staff, and ensure that all
Parastatals and Agencies under their supervision are notified.”
Nigeria has confirmed a total of 38,948 COVID-19 cases.
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