The Federal Government of Nigeria has said that the success recorded in
the fight to reduce the spread of COVID-19, will determine when the lock down
would be relaxed.
President Muhammadu Buhari had on Monday, extended the initial two-week
stay-at-home order by another 14 days.
The chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 and
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, speaking
during Friday's briefing, urged Nigerians to collaborate with the government in
the effort to achieve success in the war.
"Ladies and gentlemen, this is a long-term effort and we should
exercise patience as we gradually walk out of danger, reopen our society and
her economic life. This virus has no vaccine. Success will mean a return to
normalcy and we can only claim victory when:
"Cases are no longer increasing; we have no unknown sources for
cases; deaths are no longer increasing; more admissions are discharged. The
only path to these is your full collaboration and compliance.
"The PTF has continued to present daily situation reports to
Nigerians and we thank you for your involvement and attention. The objective is
to engage with you, eliminate misinformation, rumors, fake news etc.
"One month down the line, the PTF has worked in close consent with
the international community, the private sector and all Nigerians but so much
more remain to be accomplished. As we have always told you, this is a war with
a vicious enemy and our goal is to ultimately flatten the curve.
"To achieve this ultimate objective, therefore, (That is, flatten
the curve of infection) the PTF craves the full understanding and cooperation
of Nigerians.
"We, therefore, continue to appeal to all our citizens to obey the
orders to stay at home and respect the advisories on personal hygiene, social
distancing, report symptoms to the nearest appropriate medical facility, stay
at home and go into isolation for the sake of your loved ones and the society.
This appeal can never be over emphasized," Mustapha said.
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