NIGERIANS were on Thursday told to brace for a rise COVID-19 cases as consequences of the ease of lockdown.
“The ratio of male to female among the infected has remained quite stable at 70 per cent to 30 per cent. While majority of the infected cases are below 50 years, majority of the fatalities are over 50 years old. The measure became necessary to reduce the bottlenecks to testing and improve efficiency in response, he said.
“These include the elderly, diabetics, asthmatics and persons in treatment for chronic infections and conditions. This population group will also be targeted for risk communication and engagement to avoid nonessential travel and exposure to risk factors outside the home. “The risks of being infected are higher during travel, so I strongly advise we do not embark on non-essential travel. This is particularly so for the elderly and those designated as high risk.
The minister assured that his ministry will address complaints by both citizens and hospital managers about long delays in receiving COVID-19 test results at treatment centers in Abuja.
Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)
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