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COVID-19 vaccination now compulsory for Kaduna civil servants – El-Rufai

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The Kaduna State Government has said starting from October 31, civil servants who are yet to be vaccinated for COVID-19 will be denied access to government offices.

This is contained in a statement titled, ‘Compliance with Covid protocols and vaccination required to access KDSG offices from 31st October 2021,’ signed by the Special Adviser to Governor Nasir El-Rufai on Media and Communication, Muyiwa Adekeye.

The statement read, “As it continues to balance public health considerations and the safe pursuit of livelihoods, the Kaduna State Government is constantly monitoring COVID-19 infections in the state and reviewing the pattern of spread.

“Based on these reviews, the State Covid-19 Taskforce has advised the government that the risk of mass infection by Covid-19 remains.

“This necessitates that careful attention must be paid to continued enforcement of preventive measures and encouraging residents of Kaduna State to practice personal responsibility more consistently.

“This is in line with the FORWARD campaign launched last year to help citizens adopt preventive measures as the state reopened after months of lockdown.

“The commencement of vaccinations against Covid-19 is the most significant development in the public health space since the virus began its tragic worldwide spread. Thus far, only a minority of Nigerians have been vaccinated against Covid-19 because of supply issues.

 “But there is no such constraint against universal compliance by all residents of Kaduna State with the simple tests outlined in the FORWARD campaign: wear Facemasks, observe the physical distance, practice Respiratory hygiene, Wash hands often with soap and water or use hand sanitiser, Avoid Large gatherings, remain indoors as much as possible and eat immunity-boosting Diets.”

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