The Federal Government has come out to warn states that are considering reopening of schools amid the coronavirus outbreak.
FG revealed this during a daily briefing in Abuja via the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha.
According to him, such plans should be jettisoned right now because it is far from safe at this point.
He added that reopening of schools at this critical time will mean exposing the general public to more danger.
His words, “We get report that some states are considering reopening of schools, viewing centres and other gatherings that encourage large crown, such step is not encouraging at this moment. PTF is emphasising that it’s not yet safe to do so. We need to be cautious and adhere to the PTF guideline.
“The war can no longer be won at the hospital, you are now responsible for protecting yourself, family and community, we must avoid large gathering and need to be responsible. PTF will remain conscious and adhere to precaution guideline like social distance, face mask among others”.