Panel deploys pathologists over Bauchi, Jigawa strange deathsThe Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has raised the alarm over an unhealthy practice of some Nigerians who pick face masks from rubbish
dumps and sell them.
The task force, shortly after the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari , in his national broadcast on April 27 ordered gradual reopening of the economy, gave guidelines that would assist in flattening the COVID-19 curve in the country. “The following points are emphasised: Except for fabric masks, every disposable used mask is a hazardous medical waste and should be disposed of properly, preferably by burning.
But some of the children have been diagnosed with COVID-19. For example, On May 2, the Kaduna State Government said 21 out of 61 Almajirai deported to the state from Kano tested positive for the virus. He, however, said they must be patient to go through the validation process to establish safety of their drugs and avoid litigation
The SGF also challenged the private sector to continue to support government in order to fortify the health system and infrastructure against present and future pandemics. He said the agreement had been forwarded to the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed. He said the ministry had developed a protocol for accreditation of hospitals, adding the protocol had been given to many states.He also said some hospitals, including private and public facilities, had been accredited to treat the virus.
The House made the call at the plenary on Tuesday following the unanimous adoption of a motion moved by Mrs Aishatu Dukku and Mr Shehu Kakale on the need to halt interstate movement of Almajirai.
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