Kaduna State government has warned that it may impose another lockdown on the state considering the recent increase in cases of COVID-19 in the state. The Commissioner of Health, Dr Amina Mohammed-Baloni, gave the warning at a press conference on Saturday in Kaduna.

She said that there had been a rise in cases of the virus in the state lately, adding that if it continued, government would have no option than to impose another lockdown. Mohammed-Baloni said that public spaces including schools, markets, offices and places of worship may be temporarily closed if people failed to observe COVID-19 preventive protocols. ‘’In absolute and relative terms, Kaduna state is now recording high infection figures, reminiscent of the first wave of COVID-19 spread in April, May and June 2020, ” she said.

The commissioner recalled that ‘’the lowering of the infection rate following the first wave, encouraged the government to approve the recommendation of the State COVID-19 Taskforce for a significant reopening of the state. “However, we are saddened to report that the conditions that compelled the 75 days lockdown of the state are now being replicated.’’ According to her, 74 COVID-19 positive results were recorded in the state from 531 samples on Nov. 26, adding that the quantum of infections since then, suggested both high infection rate and the reality of a new wave of infection spreading across the state. ‘’ As at yesterday (Friday) Dec. 11, the state recorded 117 positive cases from 518 samples. This translates to almost one in four samples testing positive,’’ she said.

The commissioner pointed out that government had expected some increase in infections after the reopening of schools, markets, places of worship and recreational centres. ‘’But the figures easily outstripped our estimates. While infections cut across age groups, this new wave especially affects those aged between 10 and 35. (55 per cent),’’ she said.

She noted that there was now a danger to lives and livelihoods with the renewed COVID-19 infections, adding that ‘’if the spread continues at the current rate, it may challenge and overwhelm the health system despite our efforts to improve the resilience of that sector.’’ The commissioner appealed to residents to observe COVID -19 preventive protocols in order to protect themselves and their families from infection. According to her, this is the less costly way out as it involves citizens living their lives and conducting themselves in ways that do not spread the disease. ‘’That way, lives and livelihoods are protected while public health officers try to contain and manage the disease without causing painful disruptions,’’ she said.

The commissioner urged all citizens to adopt the spirit of the FORWARD campaign, which encouraged everyone to follow the stipulated guidelines by authorities in the healthcare sector. “The FORWARD campaign entails wearing Facemasks always, Observing physical distancing and maintaining proper Respiratory hygiene. “The rest components are, Washing hands with soap under running water and or using hand sanitisers, Avoiding large gatherings as well as Remaining indoors when there is no need to be outdoors, and eating balanced Diet to boost immunity,” she added.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/12/covid-19-kaduna-govt-may-impose-lockdown-commissioner/

Another nationwide interstate lock-down loading.

Let's go on lockdown till Easter.. the country is not kukuma progressing without lockdown.. at least boko haram and bandits also went on lockdown during covid 19

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Reasonable politicians among them will not try this

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Arrrrrrrh

Another lock down for us .

God will help us!

Just be saving o.

Don't do "Detty December" and spend all your money.

Lock down kiii una oooo

saaphiere:


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/12/covid-19-kaduna-govt-may-impose-lockdown-commissioner/

Useless another way of stealing palliative.billion will be budgeted for palliative the governors will still keep it in the warehouse for their future generations.

Damnnn niggarrrr
Isoright

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Our Leaders need to fear God.

Meanwhile

Remember that most of the western world � are entering their typical winter period while we in tropical countries are entering hot season. I think COVID-19 spread is affected by climatic factors such as temperature, humidity etc. Therefore the policy makers should put in consideration our case here with that of the western world and stop 'copy copy'.

This is serious

Na that time naira go just die patata

It is expected follow follow pipo

I hope you have palliative for the people

The vaccine comes out and all of a sudden, there is a increase in cases If they want to vaccinate, they can do that without all these unnecessary theatrics.

What is wrong with this man? lockdown for what? A disease that has 99℅ recovery rate, He is planning to loot the state again, I know that, God will vindicate us.Furthermore, Why should it be during Christmas festivity? Why wasn't it last month?, This man is an Antichrist.But the Lord that met Saul in Damascus Will surely meet him one day and ask him why he is persecuting the church.

It's Christmas again, so the midget have to stop Christians from celebrating

As e don de affect am now he don dey tink about lock down.
Selfish

kingi777:
Remember that most of the western world � are entering their typical winter period while we in tropical countries are entering hot season. I think COVID-19 spread is affected by climatic factors such as temperature, humidity etc. Therefore the policy makers should put in consideration our case here with that of the western world and stop 'copy copy'.

covid is just anyhow in Nigeria

For what?
For a scripted disease?

God will surely help us ijn

There was a lockdown during the
major Muslim festival of Eid-el Kabir,

So the Muslims lobbying for the same
thing to happen during the biggest
Christian festival..

That is the mentality of the Kaduna
Muslims.


Isn't it funny?

Government should be careful now. The citizens won't just lie down and trod up by unreasonable and thoughtless policies.

El Rufai suddenly cares about human life?

After the shocking revelation of the heinous storage of palliative by governmentIt should be a taboo to even imagine another lockdown when the government can't provide evidence of those in the isolation centre

The day citizens will wake up government too will wake up

Something is about to happen in Nigeria that's a bit drastic I suspect

1. A General died, his people say it's not covid19
2. A major newspaper owner suddenly dies
3. Lagos and Kaduna Governor, the closest to Aso rock, suddenly went into covid19 isolation. Even though Elrufai has covid19 antibodies from his last infection and Sanwo-Olu has been coming in contact with patients but has not isolated till now
4. Fulanis have doubled up on banditary
5. Buhari suddenly skips to Daura for a week


I think they want to shut down the country to possibly prevent a credible coup threat

Wicked Woman of Government.

Kaduna state is the state in Nigeria with the most days under total lockdown before the Government ease of movement

Lagos and Kano 2 to 3 weeks
Kaduna spent 6-7 weeks under total lockdown like european country.

Now she was suggesting lockdown instead of better creative solution

Lockdown my foot no be only lockdown na knockdown