Massive Wave of COVID-19 Infections Inevitable – SGF Boss Mustapha

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha has called on Nigerians to be on alert for massive COVID-19 infections in the next two weeks.

Mustapha stated this at PTF’s briefing on Tuesday November 3, condemned the reckless act of travelers disregarding to present themselves for Corona-virus tests upon entering the country.

The SGF said statistics from the nation’s records has shown that just one out of three passengers had shown up for the in-country test they signed up for before arrival.

He said;

“The PTF at the last briefing cautioned on the need to avoid complacency on account of the low number of infections published daily and the possibility of a second wave. That advice was premised on the fact that risk perception remains very low and sample collection has been on the decline.”

Mustapha also expressed fear of the most recent governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States as well as the #EndSARS nationwide protests sparking an increased Coronavirus infection in the country.

He added;

“The PTF is highlighting these issues repeatedly because we remain at risk of importation, having opened our airspace and massive spread as a result of the protests. The next week or two remain critical.

“The PTF similarly announced sanctions as a consequence of any infraction. Having observed serious non-compliance to the level of 65%, the need has arisen to activate the sanctions, including the suspension of the passports of such defaulting individuals for a period of six months minimum.”