BEVERLY HILLS, April 27, (THEWILL) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday received updates on the latest health developments in the country including the novel coronavirus.
The President was briefed by the Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, and Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu.
The President was also briefed about the reported mysterious deaths in Kano State.
While briefing pressmen on the outcome of the closed-door meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Ehanire noted that he and Dr Ihekweazu briefed the President on the activities and overall positions of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19.
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This come barely 24 hours to the expiration of the government’s lockdown in Lagos, Abuja, and Ogun States.
In order to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the country, President Buhari had on March 29 declared a total lockdown.
While directing the cessation of all movements in Lagos, Ogun and the FCT for an initial period of 14 days, Buhari asked all citizens in the affected areas to stay in their homes, adding that travel to or from other states should be postponed.
Two weeks after the expiration, the President extended the lockdown on April 13 for another two weeks.
There are indications that the briefing will determine the decision of the President whether to extend the lockdown or not.
