NYSC Says No Corps Member In Orientation Camps Is Covid-19 Positive

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has said that there is no covid-19 infection case in any of its orientation camps across the federation.

“The attention of Management has been drawn to the news making the rounds about some Corps Members testing positive for Coronavirus in Lagos, Kano and FCT Camps.

“The true position is that no Corps Member in any of the NYSC camp is COVID-19 positive,” NYSC disclosed in a Facebook post on Monday.

However, it explained that prospective corps members who had tested positive for covid-19 were taken to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) for medical attention.

It also maintained that it had established all the recommended health protocols before receiving members on November 10.

“It is pertinent to add that the NYSC is in collaboration with Nigeria Centre For Disease Control ( NCDC ), and the Centre maintains very strong presence in all the NYSC camps nationwide.

“As a proactive measure, all Prospective Corps Members were tested for COVID-19 before being admitted into the camps. Those that tested positive were handed over to the NCDC for treatment and management.

“Accordingly, the general public is hereby assured that the 37 Camps of the Scheme are safe, as COVID- 19 safety protocols are strictly adhered to.

“There is no cause for alarm. Both the Scheme and NCDC are up to the task of safeguarding the lives of Corps Members and Camp officials,” NYSC stated.

The one year national service scheme is geared towards integrating the spirit of unity amongst Nigerians.