The minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire said about 40 health workers in Nigeria have, so far, tested positive for COVID-19,
Mr Ehanire made this known at the daily Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 briefing.
He cautioned health workers to ensure safety precautions are taken when treating any patient.
The federal government had earlier barred private hospitals from treating COVID-19 cases, saying many of the health workers there are not trained to handle such a disease.
The federal government has now asked private hospitals willing to treat COVID-19 patients to register with their state’s health ministry and ensure proper training of staff.
