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The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has said that the World Health Organization has resumed its use of Hydroxychloroquine in the fight against COVID-19. 

The Chairman of the Committee and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, confirmed this at the PTF’s briefing in Abuja on Thursday.

Mustapha, however, warned Nigerians against the rush to purchase the drug for self-medication

The PTF Chairman, during the berief, also noted that overseeing the second phase of the ease of lockdown is a critical role which state governments must play diligently.

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He reminded the public on the need to comply with the guidelines for worship centers, insisting that compliance is very important at this time.

The SGF assured that the PTF will continue to monitor situations across the country and stressed that the committee will not hesitate to review its decisions if need be.

He urged members of the public to cooperate with the government and health authorities when it comes to contact tracing.

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