The Federal Government Monday warned states considering
reopening of schools to jettison such plan, says the current situation of
COVID-19 did not in any way support such initiative.
Speaking during a daily briefing in Abuja, Chairman of the
Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha said that the
reopening of schools at this critical time amounts to exposing the general
public to more danger.
“We get report that some states are considering reopening of
schools, viewing centres and other gatherings that encourage large crown, such
step is not encouraging at this moment. PTF is emphasising that it’s not yet
safe to do so. We need to be cautious and adhere to the PTF guideline.
Mustapha regretted
that the COVID-19 battle is no longer in the hand of health workers but rather
in the hand of the general public, “before, health workers were our front line
but that is no longer so, the war has shifted to the community, our health
works are now our last line of defence.
“The war can no
longer be won at the hospital, you are now responsible for protecting yourself,
family and community, we must avoid large gathering and need to be responsible.
PTF will remain conscious and adhere to precaution guideline like social
distance, face mask among others”.
