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COVID-19: FG Seeks Measures To Avoid Another Lockdown
The federal government on Thursday expressed worry over the sharp increase in new COVID-19 infections and is seeking additional measures to manage the situation.
The concerns were raised during the National Economic Council meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.
Nigeria, in recent weeks, has witnessed a spike in new infections of the deadly coronavirus.
Eko Hot Blog reported, on Thursday, that the country recorded 1,145 new cases of COVID-19, its highest daily number since the outbreak of the pandemic.
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According to the NEC, which is populated with all 36 state governors, “the current trends are now approaching or surpassing the levels reached during the lockdown imposed at the height of the epidemic earlier in the year.”
Continuing it said: “NEC, therefore, wishes to reemphasise the importance of these measures,” the Council said in its resolution. “Particularly as we approach the end of the year and the social gatherings associated with the holiday season, we must avoid activities or behavior that may aggravate the situation and necessitate another lockdown.”
The NEC also said it was enlarging its current COVID-19 Ad-Hoc Committee led by the Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa.
The Committee’s enlargement will enable it to “urgently consider and propose additional measures to manage the current situation.”
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