The Federal Government yesterday called on governors of the 19 states with confirmed cases of diphtheria to reintroduce face mask-wearing at public gatherings. It said the advice was necessary because the confirmed cases had soared to 8,406. “Our records have shown that most of the confirmed cases of diphtheria in the country were unvaccinated against diphtheria. “Accordingly, I would like to call on governors of the affected states to institute face-covering requirements, such as facemasks, in public gatherings. According to him, in recent months, the government has launched rapid and comprehensive vaccination campaigns across the affected states.

Source: Nigerian Tribune October 04, 2023 11:30 UTC