The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has warned
against perceived neglect of the non-pharmaceutical protocols and other
measures aimed at tackling the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
The PTF chairman and Secretary to the Government of the
Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha, gave the warning at the daily briefing by the
PTF on Monday in Abuja.
He said that there was increasing disregard for basic
non-pharmaceutical measures that have proven to be very successful.
According to him, face masks have now been turned into chin
masks, social distancing and gatherings are returning to the pre-COVID era.
Mustapha, however, called for vigilance in order to
forestall any danger of a second wave of the pandemic as the countries in
Europe were currently facing.
”Also, our health systems, in spite of its fragility, have
been able to withstand and contain cases resulting from COVID-19 infection,
where those of more advanced countries have been overwhelmed.
“This call is made more pertinent in view of the noticeably
increasing disregard for basic non-pharmaceutical measures that have proven
very successful.
“Facemasks have now been turned into chin masks, social
distancing and gatherings are returning to the pre-COVID era.
“We cannot afford the importation of the virus.
“We appeal strongly to all Nigerians to persuade their
relations arriving in Nigeria to self-isolate upon arrival, as required and
test on day seven as prescribed,” he added.
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