A study conducted by the department of microbiology at the University of Hong Kong has claimed that wearing of face masks can significantly reduce the transmission of COVID-19 from an infected person to others by 75 percent. The study is however, yet to be peer-reviewed or published in a journal. To arrive at their findings, […]
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has begun production of 20,000 face masks for distribution to the people of Kebbi as part of sustained efforts aimed at containing spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the state. Director-General of NDE, Dr. Nasir Muhammed-Ladan, disclosed this at the face masks production training of 22 females and 18 males […]
Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state, Mr. Olisa Ifeajika on Thursday presented no fewer than 2,000 face masks to Illah community in Oshimili North Council Area of the state. The presentation, according to Ifeajika, was in response to the call by the governor on well-spirited individuals to assist government in the […]
The Delta state Ministry of Health has flagged-off the distribution of face masks to health facilities across the state as part of measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the state. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health Asaba, Dr. (Mrs.) Minnie Oseji made this known on Thursday in Asaba, when she distributed the face masks […]
Kano state Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, on Sunday, directed security agencies to enforce the compulsory use of face masks by all Kano residents. Governor Ganduje, who gave the directive during a press briefing on COVID-19, lamented that some residents have continued to violate the social distancing order, lamenting the laxity of security agents in the enforcement […]
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Kebbi state on Thursday, donated face masks, liquid hand wash and hand sanitisers to the state government. Alhaji Mustapha Mohammed, the state NYSC coordinator, said that the items were part of the scheme’s contributions toward curbing the spread of COVID-19 in the state. Mohammed, while presenting the items […]
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Niger state has donated 1,000 face masks to the state government as part of its assistance in curbing the spread of COVID-19 in the state. Mrs. Funmilayo Ajayi, the NYSC coordinator in Niger state, while presenting the masks to the state government, said that they were produced by […]
The Nigerian Textiles Manufacturers Association (NTMA) has asked state governments to patronise the garments and tailoring section of the association for face masks because they are safe, secure, and hygienically produced. This was disclosed by the national president of the union, Mr Folorunso Daniya, said it was better to use trusted factories of its members […]
The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) has commenced mass production of face masks and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to fight the coronavirus in the country. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, said this on Friday while inaugurating a tailoring workshop and the newly reactivated Mi-35P attack helicopter at the 115 Special Operations Group […]
The Jigawa state government says worshipers for Friday congressional prayers in the state must wear face masks and ensure two metre gap between each worshiper to avoid the spread of the coronavirus. Governor Muhammad Badaru said this on Thursday while speaking with newsmen shortly after a meeting with traditional leaders and members of the state […]
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has donated sanitisers, face masks and liquid soaps to the Kano state hovernment to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Brig.-Gen. Ibrahim, Shuaibu the director general of the NYSC, presented the items to the state government on Thursday in Kano. Ibarhim, who was represented by the NYSC state […]
Abuja – The Presidential Task Force ,(PTF) on COVID-19 is developing a National Policy on mandatory use of face masks by Nigerians. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha, who is also the Chairman of the task force made this known in Abuja during the daily news conference by the team. “On the use […]