Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Borno state council, Malam Bulama Talba, on behalf of working journalists Tuesday commended the Borno state government for taking steps to prevent outbreak of coronavirus in the state.
A statement by the secretary NUJ state council, Mohammed Ibrahim said, “Worthy of note is the setting up of high powered response team for the prevention and control of COVID-19 as well as provision of state of the art facilities for testing, isolation center and intensive care unit among other restrictive measures to keep the public safe. “
The union called on the state government to provide more artificial respiratory machines to complement the ones on ground for use and as precautionary measure in the event of any outbreak.
The NUJ chairman also assured government and people of the state of adequate and accurate coverage as well as timely information on prevention and control of corona virus.
The council also cautioned journalists not to publish any alleged case on COVID-19 without confirmation from the response team or the commissioner of health. It also advised caution while covering issues relating to the coronavirus pandemic by way of using personal protective equipment.
The union enjoined the public to be prayerful for an end to the global pandemic.