Nigeria’s Presidential Task Force on COVID -19 says its attention has been drawn to misinformation circulating in sections of the social media saying the Federal Government is contemplating another lockdown this weekend.
The PTF in a statement issued by the director of information, office of the secretary to the government of the federation, Willie Bassey said at no time was such consideration or recommendation made in that regard.
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The PTF described the misinformation as unfortunate ,unpatriotic andcapable of causing unnecessary panic and anxiety
It urged Nigerians to disregard the report and join hands with the Federal Government to contain the spread of the virus in the country by adhering to Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions as recommended by the PTF.
Edited By Oloyede Oworu