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HAPPENING NOW: Presidential Task Force briefing on COVID-19

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A federal government delegation is being deployed to Kano, based on the state's recent 'disturbing deaths' - Minister of State for Health, Olorunnimbe Mamora

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We are engaging traditional, civic and religious leaders to increase risk-communication to communities. - Minister of State for Health, Olorunnimbe Mamora

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We are in the process of setting up an emergency ambulance system to address emergency situations. - Minister of State for Health, Olorunnimbe Mamora

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The federal government is set to implement a new hazard allowance payment scheme for health workers. - Minister of State for Health, Olorunnimbe Mamora

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We want to address the Kano issue 'headlong'. We are very concerned about what is happening in the state. But there is no magic bullet. We will continue to work hard. - NCDC DG, Chikwe Ihekweazu

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There is no state I've visited more often since 2016 (when I became the NCDC DG) than Kano. - NCDC DG, Chikwe Ihekweazu

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We did everything possible to activate the Kano lab, but sometimes speed also has consequences. So we had to pause and shut the lab for the safety of workers at the lab. - NCDC DG, Chikwe Ihekweazu

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The Kano lab will go functional today. Everybody is working hard to get the lab working. - NCDC DG, Chikwe Ihekweazu

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We remain focused on our targets, which is to increase testing across the country. - NCDC DG, Chikwe Ihekweazu

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We are also working hard to investigate the causes of the deaths in Kano. - NCDC DG, Chikwe Ihekweazu

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This is a time for leadership, solidarity and not the time to point fingers. We understand it is a marathon and not a sprint. - NCDC DG, Chikwe Ihekweazu

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People of Kano, you are not alone. The federal government will ensure the issues are quickly resolved. - PTF National Coordinator, Dr. Sani Aliyu

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COVID testing is not a competition between states. We need transparency. - PTF National Coordinator, Dr. Sani Aliyu

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We should continue to observe the holy month of Ramadan in the safety of our homes. - PTF National Coordinator, Dr. Sani Aliyu

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We asked for extraction kits not testing kits. And people have responded positively. Some had it in their warehouses. - NCDC DG, Chikwe Ihekweazu

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We will look into the Senegal testing kits. It is not available yet. We will continue speaking to them and make sure we have access. - NCDC DG, Chikwe Ihekweazu

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We have approved a company, 54gene, to test in the private sector. We have set up the process and we hope we can continue growing our network of private labs across the country. - NCDC DG, Chikwe Ihekweazu

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Cross River, Kogi, Nasarawa and Yobe are the only states that have not recorded any case. But we are not satisfied with the rate of testing in these states. - NCDC DG, Chikwe Ihekweazu

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The rice being distributed was assessed by NAFDAC. So as far as we are concerned, this rice was certified and fit for human consumption. - Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Farouk

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It is fake news that all the rice sent to the South West is bad. - Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Farouk

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On diverting payment from N-Power to COVID-19, it is practically impossible to divert funds that have been appropriated because of the TSA. This is fake news. - Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Farouk

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Some states have sent less than 10 samples. I am appealing to states who haven't done enough testing to do so and send samples. - PTF National Coordinator, Dr. Sani Aliyu

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If we do not deal with the issues surrounding the Almajiris, we are building an army that will overwhelm us as a nation in the future. - SGF, Boss Mustapha

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Media people, journalists are also in the line of duty. - SGF, Boss Mustapha

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I have it on authority that banks are operating. But they are also concerned about cash movement. However, salaries are being paid. I have received mine. - SGF, Boss Mustapha

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