The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has stated that contracting coronavirus from exposure to the dead body of an infected person has not been proven.
Afriupdate had reported that the presidency came under attack after the burial of late Chief of Staff Abba Kyari, a Coronavirus patient, which was done with no social distancing observed.
The PTF coordinator, Dr Sani Aliyu who spoke at a press briefing stated that Abba Kyari’s body was properly prepared for burial.
According to him, “the bodies of persons with COVID-19, as stated clearly by the World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines were not infectious except in cases of viral haemorrhagic fever and cholera.”
He also promised that the PTF would continue to adhere to guidelines towards curbing the spread of the virus as he apologized for the lack of social distancing at the burial cite
He revealed that the guidelines given by the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, reflects the guidelines given by the World Health Organization.
“We will also like to assure the public that the task force takes its Presidential mandate seriously and is committed to executing it to the best of its ability as we ask for the public to continue holding us accountable for our actions.
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“We read your comments on social media, we listen to you and also acknowledge the issues that might arise. Please continue to do so, it is the only way we can continue to improve and fight these big challenges we have,” NAN quoted him as saying.
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