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Nigeria to begin COVID-19 drug trial in 13 states – PTF

Ihesiulo Grace 21 August 2020 0

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

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PTF to submit assessment, recommendations to Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 26 June 2020 0

…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

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PTF to Governors: Decentralise COVID-19 response to local govt level

Ihesiulo Grace 5 June 2020 0

…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

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FCTA adopts PTF guidelines on re-opening of worship places

Ihesiulo Grace 5 June 2020 0

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

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Lagos relaxes restrictions on religious activities

Ihesiulo Grace 5 June 2020 0

…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

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COVID-19: FG to use hotels, schools as isolation centres – PTF

Ihesiulo Grace 29 May 2020 0

…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 […]

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Three COVID-19 herbal cure claims have been validated – PTF

Ihesiulo Grace 28 May 2020 0

…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

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PTF cautions against gathering of more than 20 persons

Ihesiulo Grace 22 May 2020 0

…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

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COVID-19: PTF briefs Buhari, mulls measures to check community infection

Ihesiulo Grace 18 May 2020 0

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 […]

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Weigh consequences lifting lockdown, PTF tells states

Ihesiulo Grace 16 May 2020 0

…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, […]

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COVID-19: PTF expresses concern over failure of returnees to adhere to rules

Ihesiulo Grace 15 May 2020 0

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 […]

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COVID-19: Madagascar cure will pass stringent testing processes – PTF

Ihesiulo Grace 13 May 2020 0

…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

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COVID-19: FG commissions Thisday Dome isolation centre

Ihesiulo Grace 12 May 2020 0

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 […]

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COVID-19: PDP queries PTF over N5bn grant to NCDC

Ihesiulo Grace 29 April 2020 0

…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

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Start sharing experiences to convince Nigerians Coronavirus is real-PTF tells Survivors

Ihesiulo Grace 21 April 2020 0

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 […]

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Avoid controversies around managing Covid -19 pandemic, PGF Director General advises PTF, others

Ihesiulo Grace 11 April 2020 0

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

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COVID-19: Wase urges PTF to engage youth in production of ventilators

Ihesiulo Grace 9 April 2020 0

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 […]