Many people hindering contact tracing, refusing to go into isolation, says PTF

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has alerted on the consequences of Nigerians refusing to help in contact tracing to isolate those possibly exposed to the virus, saying that it hinders the efforts to slow the spread of the disease in the country.

Chairman of the task force and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha, stated this in Abuja during Thursday’s briefing, noting that many fatalities had occurred due to sudden change in conditions of infected persons outside isolation centres.

He therefore appealed to citizens to cooperate whenever agents of state reach out to them.

Mustapha stated: “We have received reports about citizens refusing to help with contact tracing as well as going into isolation after testing positive. It is in the interest of everybody that contacts are traced so as to slow down the spread. It is also in our interest to go into isolation facilities for close monitoring.

“A number of fatalities have been recorded due to change in the condition of patients while staying outside the isolation facilities. Our appeal is that if agents of the state get in touch with you regarding testing, contact tracing activities, please cooperate

“Also, let’s be prepared to be quarantined and to monitor our health for onset of symptoms because it is important for us to break the chain of transmission and prevent the further spread of COVID-19 in our dear country.”

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