FG Places Lagos, FCT, 5 Others On Red Alert Over COVID-19 Third Wave

As the fear of the COVID-19 Third Wave continues to escalate, the Nigerian federal government has placed six states and the FCT on red alert.

This was mentioned by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman, Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19, Mr Boss Mustapha on Sunday in Abuja.

The SGF in the statement made available to newsmen said, “These steps are critical as we begin to see worrisome early signs of increasing cases in Nigeria”, he stated.

‘The PSC shall continue to minimize the risk of importation of Variants of Concern into the country by strengthening Surveillance at all Points of Entry (POE), enforcing extant quarantine protocols and sustaining the current restrictive measures against travellers arriving from India, Brazil, Turkey and South Africa.

“The PSC felicitates with the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. It, however, urges all State Governments and Religious Leaders to be mindful of the potential for the wider spread of the virus during large gatherings. The PSC, therefore, recommends the following preventive measures for a safe Eid-el-Kabir celebration: Decentralization of Eid Prayer to neighbourhood Friday Prayer Mosques (outdoor); Suspension of Durbar activities; and observation of limitations on all Indoor gatherings.

“Nigerians and all Residents are reminded to stay safe, always,” the statement reads.

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