Nigerians advised to stay away from hospital ‘unless critically ill’

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, gave the advice at the Presidential Task Force briefing on COVID-19 situation in Abuja on Wednesday.

Mr Mustapha said “this is not the time for people to walk into the hospital for mild illnesses.”

He also said pharmaceutical stores have been directed to remain open so people can access drugs and other medical attention if the need arises.

”We have not shut down the hospitals. The hospitals and pharmaceutical stores are there. So you can access the hospital if you have any need to go,” he said.

”All over the world, people are being advised to stay away from the hospital except it is a critical issue.

”This is not the time to walk into the hospital because you do not the type of patients that are coming and you wouldn’t want to contact something you didn’t bring to the hospital,” he said. “All the countries are dealing with situations they cannot combine with routine visits to your doctor and to the hospital.”