Second Wave: 16 Out Of Every 100 COVID-19 Tests Were Positive – PTF

Boss Mustapha, chairman of the presidential task force (PTF) on COVID-19, says Nigerians must play their part in ensuring the containment of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.

Ekohotblog reports that Mustapha issued the warning at a media briefing on Wednesday.

The warning is coming against the backdrop of the recent spike in the cases of people who have tested positive for the virulent infection as the country plunges into the second wave of infection.

The PTF chairman said 16 out of every 100 tests returned positive within one week of the country’s entrance into the second wave.

He stressed the need for Nigerians to take personal responsibility in preventing the spread of the virus.

He disclosed that the health sector has been weighed down and writhing from the spike in infections especially among younger people.

He called for strict compliance with the guidelines and protocols for checking spread of the virus.

“The New Year (2021) is just three days ahead of us and we wish to remind you that in addition to the non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) and the hope given by the arrival of vaccines, commitment to personal survival and compliance with protocols will remain critical. We urge Nigerians to make this part of their New Year resolutions,” Mustapha said.

“Our national response is passing through a challenging phase due to the seriousness of the second wave of infections in Nigeria. Week 52 has so far given us the highest number of infections, in a single week, to date. Our TPR analysis shows that 16 out of every 100 tests carried out are positive.

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“We are also seeing increasing transmission among younger people and this is not considered good and safe. We must, therefore, exercise utmost restraint by taking responsibility.”