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The rate of COVID-19 infections among health workers in Lagos is causing grave concerns for the leadership of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), urging colleagues to approach their duties with utmost caution.
NMA expresses concern over increase in COVID-19 infections among healthcare workers The association advised healthcare workers to be more safety-conscious at this time and adhere strictly to NCDC COVID-19 guidelines. ADVERTISEMENT The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has expressed concern over the increasing rate of COVID-19 infections among healthcare workers in Lagos State, advising them to be more safety-conscious. This was contained in a statement jointly signed by Adetunji Adenekan and Ime Okon, the Chairperson and Secretary of the Lagos State Chapter of the association on Thursday. ...
13 Januarie 2021 06:21 The Maximum Security Centre of Helderstroom Correctional Centre outside Caledon has been put under lockdown in efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19 among inmates and wardens. The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) announced this step last week after it was revealed that a total of 152 inmates and eight wardens had tested positive for the coronavirus. DCS spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo said in a statement: “Critical at this stage is the activation of containment and treatment measures in order to prevent other officials and inmates from being expos...
Problems around personal protective equipment were rife during the first wave of the pandemic.
Health leaders should urgently review the guidance on personal protective equipment (PPE) for staff caring for Covid patients, leading doctors have said.The British Medical Association (BMA) said