The novel Corona virus according to the World Health Organisation (WHO) has covered about one hundred and ninety two countries (192) of the world. Africa have about three hundred and twenty nine thousand (329.000) cases in 42 out of 54 countries of the continent with 48 dead.
Speaking on the development, Secretary to Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha said Nigeria recorded 36 cases With one dead.
He said Federal Government has ordered restrictions of flights into the country as well as land borders effective from midnight Monday 23 March 2020.
In ensuring that those infected with the virus does not spread the virus to members of public , the SGF who is also the chairman of the Presidential Task Force On Covid19, said both Civil Servants and Public Servants should remain at home.
“The total ban on international travels shall commence at 12.00 midnight tonight at all our airports; and leaders of different faiths have been encouraged to restrict services and activities that involve mass gathering of more than fifty of their adherents. State governments are also enforcing this policy at different levels.
“After a further review, Mr. President on the recommendation of Presidential Task Force (PTF) has approved Suspension of the weekly FEC meetings until further notice; Postponement of the meeting of the Council of State scheduled for Thursday 26th March, 2020;
“All land borders that have been hitherto under partial closure shall now be closed for human traffic for four weeks effective, 23rd March, 2020;
“In order to protect Federal Civil and Public Servants, a circular to be issued by the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF) shall direct on actions to be taken immediately”.
Mr Mustapha added that the strategy of government is to focus on testing, detection and containment through contact tracking in order to minimize hugely, the possibility of community spread.
He advice Nigerians who are experiencing the symptoms of the virus or has been in contact with anyone who has been suspected or tested positive to report at the nearest medical facility or the designated center.
“The Presidential Task Force (PTF) continues to monitor the global and domestic developments and has isolated Lagos and Abuja for particular attention in view of their population, mobility and number of cases already reported.
“Part of the measures being taken presently include escalating the nation’s capacity for testing and detection through the acquisition of more testing kits and establishment of additional test centres, acquisition of personnel protection equipment (PPE) for different categories of frontline personnel; enhancing contact tracking; and deepening awareness creation.
Others are “Mobilization of experts and trained personnel whether in service or retired, introduction of social distancing policies and banning mass gathering of over fifty (50) persons, closure of schools and tertiary institutions and when the need arises, any national assets required for use in the response to COVID-19 shall be mobilized and deployed”.
Coronavirua in 192 Countries, 329 000 cases in Africa *Nigeria lockdown, shut land borders, airspace *Lagos, Abuja residents to remain at home
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