Medical doctors under the auspices of the Medical Guild have decried what it described as ”complacency” among Lagosians on the effects of COVID-19 despite Nigeria being neck-deep in the second wave of the pandemic.
The doctors under the employ of the Lagos State government who also called for restraint on the part of the public urged the authorities of the state government to swing into action and put in place all that is necessary to safeguard the citizens.
In its message tagged: “New Year Message: A time for Restraint and A Time for Action” the Chairman, Medical Guild, Dr Sodipo Oluwajimi, said the use of face masks, social distancing, avoiding large crowds, isolating when sick and presenting to the hospital when symptoms like difficulty in breathing occur must remain in place throughout the festive season.
“The first wave of COVID-19 brought with it unforeseen problems characterised by the fear of the unknown and led to a large number of infections, death, economic and social deprivation among all facets of the population including health care workers.
“We were able to emerge from the first wave using a combination of human kindness, innovation, hope given by spiritual fortitude and the application of science.
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“The use of personal protective equipment, social distancing, hand washing, improved testing and contact tracing for SARS COV-2 with resilient work by our health care workers and cooperation of the public played a great role in achieving success., ” he said
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Oluwajimi further reminded Lagosians that the virus in the second wave seems more vicious with several deaths among the elderly and vulnerable including health care workers.
He said the surge in new cases maybe most likely linked to the increasing influx of Nigerians and foreigners from abroad, poor use of social distancing and masks and complacency among the public on the effects of the virus.
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