FG Asks Nigerians To Increase Vigilance Against COVID-19
Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
Following the increase in COVID-19 cases in China, U.S and UK, the Nigeria government has asked citizens to be vigilant and take precautionary measures against the variant.
The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire who made the call at a ministerial press briefing on update on COVID-19 response and Development in the Health Sector in Abuja, said the country is presently doing a review to find out the impact of the resurgence on Nigeria and Nigerians.
The Minister, stated that as a country, Nigeria will maintain vigilance at the points of entry especially on arrivals by air and will take all necessary measures to ensure that COVID-19 is kept at bay in Nigeria.
In his remarks, the Director General of NCDC, Dr. Ifedayo Adetifa, said sub-variants of Covid-19 have been circulating around the world including Nigeria, hence citizens should make use of every opportunity government has provided to get vaccinated.
He specifically cautioned the unvaccinated, the elderly, thd diabetics among others to continue to strictly adhere to non pharmaceutical recommendations like wearing of face masks in crowded areas and frequent washing of hands
For the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr. Faisal Shuaib, represented by the Director, Planning, Research and Statistics, Dr. Garuba Bulama, the increase in number of cases seen globally is as a result of the mutation that is occurring and low intake of booster doses.
He called on Nigerians to ensure they take their booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccines.
