FG Extends Phase Two Of Eased Lockdown By One Week

– The Federal Government has announced the extension of phase two of the ease of lockdown by another one week

– The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Mr Boss Mustapha made this announcement at the briefing of the PTF 

– NCDC Boss, who also spoke at the briefing advised Nigerians to cultivate the habit of wearing a face mask than having to be placed on Ventilator

The Federal Government has extended the phase two of the ease of lockdown in the country by another one week.

Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Mr Boss Mustapha, disclosed this on Monday, 27 July.

Mustapha, who is also the Secretary of the Government of the Federation made the announcement at the briefing of the PTF which held in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Speaking also at the briefing, the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Chikwe Ihekweazu, also urged Nigerians to wear nose masks as precautionary measures in curbing the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.

Ihekweazu, who noted that most Nigerians lament that using face masks is stressful, however, said wearing face masks is less cumbersome when compared to being on a ventilator.

“Wearing a mask may seem very cumbersome but I promise you that it is less cumbersome than being on a ventilator.

“Over the last few weeks, many of you may have heard stories of survivors but there are many stories that could have been told that you have not heard, stories of those that have passed away,” he said.

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The NCDC boss also advised Nigerians of the need to take responsibility by ensuring safe to ensure that their lives and those of their loved ones are preserved.

While calling on the masses to do their best in protecting each other, Ihekweazu commended frontline health workers for their commitment in the Federal Government’s fight against the coronavirus.

According to him, the COVID-19 pandemic involves the efforts of everyone, not just the government alone.

Speaking further, the NCDC boss asked everyone not to throw caution in the wind amid the rising cases of the infection in the country.

Update soon…

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