The presidential task force on COVID-19 has called for caution and strict compliance with guidelines as schools reopen for students in exit class.

At Monday’s briefing, Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the taskforce, Boss Mustapha said the team is concerned that if not handled properly, school resumption could cause increased community transmission of the virus.

Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire said Nigeria recorded a decline in positive COVID-19 cases from 17.2% in June to 11% in July.

However, Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba said he is monitoring developments in schools across the country while lauding Principals of unity Colleges for the comprehensive preparation put in place ahead of resumption.

The minister had held a virtual meeting with Commissioners of Education in 36 States and other stakeholders and he shared the outcome of the meeting during an interview at the PTF briefing.