The federal government has stated that Nigeria will commence COVID-19 drug trial in 13 states soon. The National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Sani Aliyu, made this known during a press briefing on Thursday, August 20. Aliyu said the drug trials would soon start in 22 sites scattered across 13 states of […]
…Urges Nigerians to await next steps …Pleads with hospitals to stop rejecting patients The Presidential Task Force on the novel Coronavirus disease otherwise referred to as COVID-19 has said that it would be submitting a Report containing assessment and recommendations to President Mohammadu Buhari by the end of this week. Speaking during the PTF-COVID-19 daily […]
…Expresses concern over refusal by patients to stay in isolation …Confirms resumption of hydroxychloroquine treatment of COVID-19 …NCDC releases new guidelines on COVID-19 patients’ treatment, discharge The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has has called on state governors to decentralise the Coronavirus response to the local government level. Speaking at […]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration yesterday adopted the Presidential Task Force COVID-19 guidelines for the reopening of worship centres in the territory. According to a statement signed by the FCT minister’s Chief Press Secretary, Anthony Ogunleye and made available to journalists, the decision was reached at a meeting held between the FCTA and the leadership […]
…Mosques, churches to open only on Fridays, Sundays …No signal to re-open schools, discussion ongoing – Sanwo-Olu Lagos state government has modified the protocols and guidelines recently announced by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on coronavirus response, which gave a regulated permission for resumption of business and religious activities across the nation as part of […]
…Says Nigeria still under threat of the pandemic …Directs CMDs, private health service providers to stop rejecting patients The Presidential Task Force on the novel Coronavirus pandemic otherwise referred to as COVID-19 has revealed that in the event of overflow of hospitals, hotels and schools will be used for isolating COVID-19 patients. The Minister of […]
…Charges researchers, scientists to take up challenge …Expresses concern over increasing number of confirmed cases Three out of the numerous claims of COVID-19 herbal cure have been validated and forwarded to relevant authorities for validation, the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has said. To this end, the PTF called on researchers and scientists to […]
…Asks states relaxing restrictions over Sallah celebrations to reconsider their decision …Warns Nigerians to desist from storing unprescribed chloroquine Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, has cautioned against gathering of more than 20 persons. The SGF also […]
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday, received briefing from the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Mr Boss Mustapha, on the activities of the PTF across the country. Mustapha, who spoke to State House correspondents on the outcome of the closed door meeting, said they briefed the president on the activities and overall positions […]
…Says FG received N792m donations to fight COVID-19 The presidential task force (PTF) on COVID-19, on Friday, asked states lifting lockdown order to weigh the consequences. The PTF gave the advice against backdrop of some states lifting the lockdown order. Some of states which had in last 48 hours lifted the lockdown order include Borno, […]
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on the Novel Coronavirus, disease otherwise referred to as COVID-19, has expressed concern over failure of some of the returnees to adhere to the conditions attached to their quarantine. The PTF therefore warned their family and friends to stay away from quarantined returnees from foreign countries. Speaking during the PTF […]
…Cautions against sharing, recycling of face masks …Asks states to align with their policies with those of FG …Pharmacists kick against importation of Madagascar herbal remedy The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 revealed on Tuesday that the Madagascar herbal remedy for COVID-19 will be subjected to the normal regulatory processes before it will be administered […]
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on coronavirus, otherwise referred to as COVID-19, has inaugurated THISDAY Dome in Abuja as an isolation centre. Speaking during the commissioning of the facility in Abuja on Tuesday, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha, said that the pandemic has brought a reawakening to both […]
…Wants fund channeled to research, drugs, equipment The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded that the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 should immediately account for the N5 billion released by President Muhammadu Buhari, as special intervention fund to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). This was predicated on allegations that the task force […]
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) ON COVID-19 has urged survivors of Coronavirus infection in the country to share their experiences to deepen awareness of the pandemic. The Minister of State for Health, Sen. Olorunimbe Mamora, made the call in Abuja on Tuesday during the PTF daily briefing on COVID-19. Sanwo-Olu increases hazard allowance of health workers […]
The Presidential Task Force (PTF), on Covid -19, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and relevant government bodies managing the spread and socio – economic effects of the ravaging global pandemic, have been urged to review approaches to their activities to avoid further controversies and public criticism. Rather than attracting controversies, these agencies were advised to assist […]
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Idris Wase, has urged the Presidential Task Force on COVID 19 to engage Nigerian youth who have exhibited the capacity to produce ventilators to help in treating coronavirus patients. Speaking at an interactive session between the leadership of the National Assembly and members of the Presidential Task Force […]