COVID-19: It’s Not Safe To Reopen Schools, Viewing Centres – PTF

The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has insisted that it is not safe for schools, viewing centres and other areas of public interest to reopen.
Boss Mustapha, Chairman of the PTF, said this during the daily press briefing of the task force in Abuja on Monday.
According to Mustapha, who is also the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, state governors contemplating reopening schools and television viewing centres among others in their respective states should exercise caution.
He said: “We have received reports that some states are contemplating the opening of schools, television viewing centres, sports stadium and other places where large gatherings could take place.
“The Presidential Task Force reemphasises that it is not yet safe to do so and that utmost caution should be exercised in this regard.”
The PTF Chairman also said security agencies have been mandated to enforce the ban on interstate travels in the country.
He warned Nigerians to desist from large gatherings of “whatever category”, noting that gatherings in whatever form are still banned.
He insisted that the safety protocols must be adhered to by all Nigerians in order to prevent contracting the virus.
“Gatherings of any form are still not opened, we must avoid it either driving, shows, rallies or whatever categories, be responsible.
“Lifting restriction does not mean carelessness and that life is normal. Yes, there is a normal – but it is a new normal,” Mustapha said.