Here’s Why The Federal Government Is Appealing To Senior Citizens In Particular To Stay At Home As The COVID-19 Threat Continues
As the world continues to battle the Coronavirus pandemic, more than any other group, senior citizens and persons with underlying health challenges have been determined by medical experts to have minimal chances of surviving the infection, if they contract it. The Federal government of Nigeria has now asked senior citizens and those with compromised health to stay at home.
Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, who made the appeal yesterday at a press briefing, said studies have shown that elderly people are more vulnerable to the virus.
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Speaking at the press briefing, Ehanire said
“It is important to note that many people who are infected with coronavirus will experience only mild symptoms and recover without incident.
Of great concern are those with existing underlying medical conditions and senior citizens, who are known to be more vulnerable.
We strongly advise these citizens to stay more at home. Al Nigerians are required to continue taking necessary precautions to protect themselves and their families.”
he said.
The Minister said the Presidential taskforce on Coronavirus will meet later today to decide on the issue of travel restriction.
” With regard to banning flights into Nigeria or social activities and festivals, I will provide an update after the deliberations of the Inter-Ministerial meeting of the Presidential Taskforce on Coronavirus, scheduled for later today, headed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.”
he said