A woman wearing a face mask walks nearby the Central Mosque in Lagos, Nigeria, Friday, March 20, 2020. The government banned all religious activities for four weeks following confirmation of coronavirus cases in the country. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)
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COVID-19: Relaxing restriction protocols may reverse gains, FG warns states

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The Federal Government has warned states relaxing restriction protocols may reverse the agains recorded against the coronavirus (COVID-19).

“This pandemic is not just an Abuja or Lagos issue; it is a national issue, said National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Dr Sani Aliyu.

The warning followed the relaxation of the measures against coronavirus spread in some states, to allow the residents to celebrate Easter as well as for Friday’s Ju’mat service.

“We have noted that some states have started lifting the ban or relaxing containment protocols and this is really not the right time to do so – partly because we still have an ongoing pandemic which is global.

“It is also not the right time to do so because we could end up having real recrudescence of infections,” he added.

Aliyu reiterated that the pandemic is not just about Lagos, Abuja, and Ogun, adding that Nigerians and their leaders have various roles to play to win the fight against COVID-19 in the country.

“At this point, I am appealing to our local community leaders, religious and traditional leaders, as well as the state authorities to continue to support and encourage the public to maintain those protective measures that are important in getting on top of this infection,” he pleaded.

The national coordinator stated, “There is also a very strong need for the state governments to work in harmony and align with the Federal Government in our effort to deal with this pandemic.

 

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