Tag: PTF
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Why Plateau is new epicentre of coronavirus in Nigeria – PTF
Dr Sani Aliyu, Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) has said that Plateau state is now the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) hot centre as more cases are been confirmed in the state. Aliyu, who spoke at the PTF daily briefing on Monday in Abuja, said that the state was leading in confirmed cases because it…
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Nigeria will get fair share of COVID-19 vaccines, PTF assures
As countries of the world frantically race towards securing allocations of COVID-19 vaccine doses as soon as they are available, the Federal Government on Thursday expressed confidence that Nigeria would secure a fair share. It however, criticised the move by some countries to nationalise and politicise vaccine distribution and accessibility, terming it as a failure…
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BREAKING: Nigeria to withhold passports of persons arriving from abroad as airports open
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has issued a REVISED QUARANTINE PROTOCOL for persons arriving Nigeria from Abroad (including returnees/stranded Nigerians). The revised protocol contained in a circular to all diplomatic, consular and international organisations accredited to Nigeria on the COVID-19 protocols to be observed by passengers arriving Nigeria includes depositing their passports with…
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Confusion as PTF says August 29 int’l flight resumption date not sacrosanct
The Coordinator of Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Dr Sani Aliyu, says the Aug. 29, resumption of international flights, as announced at the PTF COVID-19 briefing, is not sacrosanct. Aliyu, who made the clarification, at the PTF on COVID-19 briefing on Monday in Abuja, explained that the date would be for consideration of resumption of…
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PTF warns against mass gatherings, says airborne transmission of COVID-19 possible
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on Monday said a new evidence has showed that airborne transmission of COVID-19 is possible. It urged citizens to absolutely wear a face mask and adhere to other non-pharmaceutical protocols, such as avoiding mass gatherings, practising social distancing and maintaining hand hygiene by washing of hands. Speaking during the Presidential…
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We may order a fresh lockdown to curb spread of Coronavirus – FG
Worried by the increasing spread of Covid-19, the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 on Monday said it may order a fresh lockdown to curb the deadly virus. The PTF Chairman and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, who stated this at the task force press briefing in Abuja, also said the possibility…
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BREAKING: Buhari receives briefing from PTF on COVID-19
President Muhammadu Buhari has just been briefed in the State House, in Abuja, by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on the next line of actions in the national response against the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic. The PTF, lead by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman of the PTF, Mr Boss…
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COVID-19: PTF briefs Buhari today for next stage of national response
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on coronavirus pandemic is expected to present its updated report on the national response efforts to President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday morning. The task force is expected to present its assessment of the level of compliance by Nigerians to the regulations and guidelines as well as give him recommendations for…
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PTF condemns Naira Marley concert, says FCT will decide his fate
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has expressed displeasure over the concert Naira Marley held on Saturday in Abuja, despite the ban on large gatherings amid the Coronavirus pandemic. TheNewsGuru recalls that Naira Marley held a concert at the Jabi Lake Mall on Saturday in contravention of the PTF directive geared towards decreasing the…
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Nigeria yet to reach ‘peak’ of COVID-19 cases – PTF
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, says Nigeria is yet to reach the “peak” of COVID-19 infections. The chairmen of PTF and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Mr Boss Mustapha , disclosed this at the COVID-19 daily news conference on Monday in Abuja. He said it was necessary to restate to…