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Coronavirus: FG Tracing 4, 370 People

Coronavirus: FG Tracing 4, 370 People

 

In an attempt to contain coronavirus outbreak in Nigeria, the federal government says it is still tracing 4, 370 persons who had contact with patients.

This was disclosed by the minister of information Lai Mohammed at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday.

According to Mohammed, who is also a member of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, the nation is on the verge of entering a new phase of the virus, which is community spread.

“Some Nigerians who flew into the country from overseas filled wrong addresses and phone numbers in their forms, making it difficult to trace them when the need arises,” Mohammed said.

“We urge those who have had contact with suspected cases to immediately report to the authorities.”

The minister said that failure to adhere to the rule will make Nigeria record exponential cases in the days ahead.

Speaking further, he said “Many are busy engaging in meaningless criticisms instead of complying with the stipulated directives to keep people safe,” he said.

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“Some Nigerians defied orders to stay away from large gatherings while some religious leaders wilfully flouted the directives to ensure social distancing.

“The government is doing its best but we need the citizens to do their best too. We have now gone past the stage of persuasion. It’s time for strong enforcement.”

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