Thread by @FMINONigeria

The #PTFCOVID19 Press Briefing for today has commenced.

You can watch live on NTA, TVC, Channels TV and online.

“The PTF wishes to strongly remind all Nigerians that we have not attained the desired level that will enable us make conclusive statements on the rate of infection in the country.

We must, therefore, continue to do that which is giving us record improvements and desist from actions capable of undermining our successes.”-SGF/Chairman #PTFCOVID19 Boss Mustapha

“As a country, Nigeria should not and would not lower its guard and as a people we should also improve our compliance to the various protocols at all levels.”-SGF/Chairman #PTFCOVID19

“Today, the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) examinations commenced all over the country, like in other West African States, and the PTF is happy to note the high level of compliance with the protocols for the re-opening of exit classes.”-SGF/Chairman #PTFCOVID19

“As a listening government, we wish to state that education is topmost on the priority list and the reopening of our institutions remain critical, within set safety parameters.”-SGF/Chairman #PTFCOVID19

“It is important that I plead with Nigerians to remain focused on our individual and collective fight to win this fight against COVID-19 and not engage in distractive information dissemination.”-SGF/Chairman #PTFCOVID19

“For the benefit of all Nigerians and has been explained previously, by the DG, @NCDCgov, samples are only collected at designated centres and not at the airports.”-SGF/Chairman #PTFCOVID19

“It is, therefore, inconceivable that test results would be given at the airports where only passports of returnees are collected.”-SGF/Chairman #PTFCOVID19

“Let us remember, therefore, that this war can only be won when we individually and collectively take responsibility so that we can return to a life devoid of this pandemic.”-SGF/Chairman #PTFCOVID19

“The apparently fewer covid positive cases of the past few days give us no reason to rejoice or to lower our guard. As we expand and include small towns and rural areas in our testing scope, a more accurate picture of our #COVID19 status will emerge.”-@DrEOEhanire

“we note with concern, the development in many overseas countries, of sharp upsurge in covid-19 cases, after they lifted or relaxed restrictions in air travel, commerce and especially in social activities.”-@DrEOEhanire

“It has been repeatedly stressed that the easiest, cheapest, well proven options are still the simple nonpharmaceutical interventions, like wearing masks, avoiding crowds and frequently washing hands.”-@DrEOEhanire

“It is the least citizens can contribute, by adhering to these, and urging their neighbors to adhere, so that we together stand a better chance of limiting the negative consequences on the economy of easing and opening the borders.”@DrEOEhanire