The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has bemoaned the failure of many Nigerians to adhere strictly to advisories regarding the lockdown easing.

During its daily briefing on Monday, the PTF Chairman, Mr Boss Mustapha, stated that close monitoring of activities since morning reveals that the level of compliance is unsatisfactory especially with regards to social distancing, and the use of masks, noting that the crowds at the banks pose great risks.

While maintaining that there is a high level of violation of the guidelines, the PTF Chairman revealed that interstate travel ban has not also been compiled with, stressing that the evacuation of almajiris from different states does not respect the guidelines nor follow the rule of the ban.

He advised that enforcement agencies do their jobs effectively and bring violators to book, while calling on security agencies not to take laws into their hands, but to follow due process in carrying out their duties.

The PTF chairman  advised the elderly to stay at home, adding that those who have no reason to move should remain in their closets.

As regards Kano State, Boss Mustapha said great improvements have been made especially in manpower development.

He noted that collaboration with the state is still in focus, stressing that results coming out of the state show that expected outcomes will be seen at the end of the day.

The SGF appealed to hospitals not to reject patients who are not COVID-19 positive, noting that the minister of health will be meeting with hospital managements regarding the issue.