The Federal Government has disclosed that over 40 health workers in the country have tested positive for the COVID-19 in the country so far.
Minister of Health Dr Osagie Ehanire made the disclosure on Thursday at the joint national briefing of the Presidential Taskforce (PTF) on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The news comes as the minister cautioned the health workers to ensure that maximum safety and precautions are observed when treating any patient.
“This warning has become necessary due to the number of health workers who have tested positive for COVID-19. They are over 40 now. Apart from the over 40 health workers, there are others who have been quarantined in the last two weeks due to exposure and have not been able to contribute to efforts of the health sector,” the minister said.
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