Nigerian health workers in Lagos State may be at risk of being infected with the coronavirus because of shortages of personal protective clothing and equipment at public hospitals.
Local Nigerian publication Today has reported that masks, infrared thermometers, sanitisers and protective coveralls are running short.Today reported that the government had confirmed the scarcity of clothing and equipment, but said efforts were being made to provide for as many health care workers as possible.
An employee at Ifako general hospital told the publication that workers could no longer cope with the rationing of items as their health was also important. The source said some health workers in the state have concluded plans to quit their job if the situation degenerates. Bloomberg says that the shortage of personal protective equipment at the Washington-based medical provider is a nationwide situation, as hospitals and doctors scramble to treat thousands of patients who may be infected with the new respiratory virus.
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