COVID-19:
Nigerians Must Take Safety Measures Seriously

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Against the background of the health threats posed by the second wave of Corona virus, a renowned medical practitioner and Medical Director of Olidec Hospital in Lagos, Dr.Diogui Oliver has urged Nigerians to be mindful of the safety protocols of govt in order to escape the deadly scourge of covid 19.


Dr.Oliver who spoke during a crucial interraction with Voiceout Nigeria News yesterday stressed that the spate of the spread of the disease is intimidating, stressing that the rate of casualty in Nigeria compared to that of foreign lands is small.


He attributed the reduced number of victims to the temperate climate which is not conducive for the free spread of the virus and the possibility of a very strong immune system in some people.


Highlighting some of the symptoms of the virus as fever, sorethroat etc, Dr.Oliver pleaded with Nigerians to embrace the use of facemask and the regular use of sanitizers, warning that the dreaded virus can be transmitted through droplets of fluids from the mouth and nose, amongst others.

Moreso, he said that part of the reasons why people are proving fearless and careless is due to the fact that over the years, diseases like Malaria, chicken pox and others have ravaged Nigerians who lived under a poor healthcare system till their immune system became resistant to any of such ailments.

However he noted that the victims who had other sicknesses such as diabetis and kidney complications are not so lucky. On why the people are doubtful of the entire phenomenon, he asserted the non transparent activities of the govt and their agencies especially during the first wave, which is the major factor why people disbelieve and distrust the intentions of the govt towards combating covid 19.

Dr.Oliver also lamented about the situation where palliatives were hidden rather than shared.

He therefore called for improved education and the equipping of private facilities to expand the healthcare space for the needed attention for victims, urging that not all suspected or confirmed cases should be rushed to isolation centres where serious attention should be paid to people with complicated covid 19 cases.

Finally he advised stakeholders to stop spreading unnecessary panic, stating that the people should be made to know that there are deadlier diseases people should also be conscious of.

By Onome Onojaefe

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