The Minister who
said this at the daily briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on
COVID-19, also disclosed that similar deaths were recorded in eight states of
the federation. He assurred Nigerians that investigation which will explain the
cause of death will soon be concluded.
On those who claim
to have the cure for Coronavirus, Ehanire directed them to approach the the
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). He also
affirmed that the health ministry will ensure that hospitals across the country
continue to deliver routine services in spite of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Osagie said;
“Nobody needs to
give you permission to approach NAFDAC.
“Latest statistics
from the National Health Management Information System indicates that
out-patient visits dropped from four million to about two million and antenatal
visits from 1.3 million to 655,000.
“Others include
skilled birth attendance, from 158,374 to less than 99,000, while immunisation
services reduced by about half.
“All these failings
have yet undetermined consequences, which the easing of the lockdown should
hopefully address.
“However, the
suspected downside of easing restrictions has to be balanced off by citizens,
with collective determination by all of us, not only to comply with protective
and prophylactic advisories, but to encourage relatives, friends neighbours and
customers to do same.
“Face masks should
in fact become commonplace, and I look forward to seeing that cooks, stewards
and food vendors, for example, wear masks or lose their customers.
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