The Federal Government has reacted to the photographs of two children wearing discarded Personal Protective Equipment, PPE, that surfaced on social media on Monday. Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha said though it was not certain the pictures were taken in Nigeria, such improper disposal of PPE could spike the number
The Federal Government has reacted to the photographs of two children wearing discarded Personal Protective Equipment, PPE, that surfaced on social media on Monday.
Mustapha gave the warning during Tuesday’s press briefing, in reaction to the photographs of three children wearing used PPEs that trended on social media.He called on frontline health workers to ensure used PPEs are properly disposed of. He added, “Above all, the photograph has left us to imagine what the impact would be, if schools were to be open and they attended school after being exposed so dangerously.”
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