Ehanire made this disclosure at the everyday instruction of the PTF on COVID-19 on Monday in Abuja.
According to him, with regard to COVID-19 and growing complacency, it is necessary to stress that, despite the fact that adults, particularly those 60 years and above are more susceptible, complications do happen in all age.
” Records show that 10 percent of all positive cases we have actually treated are below the age of 19 years.
” They are likewise the exact same mobile group that can be without symptoms, however can quickly spread the illness.
” For that reason, as schools start to resume in some locations, I advise care and adherence to the protocols and advisories for reopening schools, to avoid COVID-19 rise,” he stated.
Speaking on the need for testing, the minister noted that it was important for the country to generate nationwide and international confidence in the country’s data by conducting more targeted testing prior to conclusions were drawn.
” It means that all states and local government areas should comply with NCDC by raising sample collection rate, utilizing requirements noted, to increase testing to a desired rate and to report promptly; as we are still far from the target of two million tests.
” In this regard, we can support states with neighborhood volunteers for contact tracing, case finding and investigation.
” While stepping up monitoring and case finding, states can also ensure that suspected symptomatic COVID cases are sent for treatment in time or supported prior to then with medical oxygen, to conserve lives and minimize deaths.
” The advised requirements for testing are: individuals who have been in contact with a COVID positive client or are connected with a cluster of individuals of interest, those who have any of the four classical signs of fever, consistent cough, loss of sense of taste or smell and shortness of breath; anyone dealing with surgical treatment, as well as for any other engaging factor. Testing for travel is assigned to private labs.”
He also specified that the circulation of oxygen concentrators and ventilators to various health organizations commenced with training of about 176 intensive care professionals, and biomedical engineers, who would use or preserve them in the hospitals.
Ehanire disclosed that the ventilators and training were thanks to the United States government and it shall match what they have at the ICUs.
The minister also applauded health employees in JOHESU, for putting an end to their commercial action, adding that it was his desire to work with them to resolve issues of issue.
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