Thread by @FMINONigeria

#PTFCOVID19“I emphasize again that conscientious wearing of masks is being confirmed in various studies,as the easiest,cheapest and most reliable way to check the rate of spread. Some countries have made it mandatory by law and imposed a fine for non compliance.”-HM @DrEOEhanire

#PTFCOVID19: “Regular washing of hands, avoiding crowds, social distancing and use of minimum of 65% alcohol based sanitizers remain as relevant as at the beginning.”-HM @DrEOEhanire

“The 17 man team of the Federal Ministry of Health that was deployed to Calabar to engage with the Cross River State government in setting up their covid19 response and aligning it with the national response, has returned to Abuja...

...With this successful constructive engagement, I am pleased to report that Cross River State is now aligned with the Federal Ministry of Health #COVID19 response and has started reporting on the national dashboard.”- HMoH, @DrEOEhanire

“The ThisDay Dome Treatment Center has joined the list of testing centers and will soon be open for treatment as soon as hospitality services are secured.”-HMoH @DrEOEhanire

“The renovation of Agura Hotel will begin very soon, as an additional Observation center for Level 1 and selected Level 2 cases. This will increase F.C.T capacity considerably.”- HMoH @DrEOEhanire

“As often repeated by the PTF, contracting #COVID19 is not a death sentence, but not presenting yourself for testing or treatment when symptoms become observable, could likely lead to avoidable death.” - SGF/Chairman #PTFCOVID19, Boss Mustapha.

“The pandemic would not go away by a wish, neither would it go away if we refuse to keep safe. Please let’s all resolve to play our part, while Government does its best to save lives and livelihood.” - SGF/Chairman #PTFCOVID19, Boss Mustapha.

“The re-opening of the domestic flights should not be misconstrued. The #PTFCOVID19 strongly encourages virtual meetings as well;
we still urge places of worship to cautiously follow the guide lines on public gatherings”- SGF/Chairman #PTFCOVID19, Boss Mustapha.

“We urge members of the political class to exercise utmost circumspection in their gathering for whatever reasons.”- SGF/Chairman #PTFCOVID19, Boss Mustapha.

“A lot of people survive COVID19, 80% will have mild to moderate illness, 20% will end up in the hospital, only a small fraction would die but even for those that survive, they can end up with significant comorbidities...

...The more reason why you should try and avoid catching #COVID19 in the first place” -National Coordinator #PTFCOVID19 @DrSaniAliyu