The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has urged survivors of Coronavirus infection in the country to share their experiences to deepen awareness of the pandemic.
The Minister of State for Health, Senator Olorunimbe Mamora, made the call in Abuja on Tuesday during the PTF daily briefing on COVID-19.
Mamora said Nigerians would be better informed about the disease if survivors would freely share their experiences with others.
“It will reduce the doubts about the virus. It will make everybody know that the virus is real and that Nigerians need to stay safe,” he said.
The minister expressed worries that the outbreak of Coronavirus had affected the daily routine of Nigerians in different ways.
He said the Federal Government has continued to deploy Rapid Response Teams in support of infected people in affected states.
Mamora urged Nigerians to practice hand and respiratory hygiene, avoid mass gathering and put on face mask at all times.
He said: “The government is currently on active case search to tackle community transmission. Efforts are also ongoing to intensify grass root communication on COVID-19.
“We need to avoid mass gatherings, wear protective masks, wash our hands regularly or use hand sanitisers.”