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COVID-19: NYSC lists conditions for admitting corps members into camp

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4 years ago

January 17, 2021

The National Youth Service Corps Scheme has listed conditions that must be met by 2020 Batch “B” Stream II prospective corps members before they are admitted into Orientation Camp.

Among the conditions is that they must possess a clearance certificate showing that they are not COVID-19 positive..

NYSC stated this in its “Safety protocols” issued ahead of the commencement of the 2020 Batch “B” Stream II Orientation Course on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.

“It is imperative to restate that everyone coming into the NYSC camps must undergo COVID-19 test, Corps Members, and officials alike. Only those that test negative are admitted into the camps,” it stated.

Other protocols are “PCMS are expected to go to their dashboard and fill in the COVID-19 test self-reporting format before printing call-up letters.

“PCMs are to download and print slip generated for presentation at Orientation camps.

“PCMS must adhere strictly to their assigned date of reporting to the orientation camps.

“No PCMS will be allowed into the camps if they come before their appointment date.

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“Upon arrival at Camp, PCMS must subject themselves to COVID-19 test.

“PCMs must take responsibility for their own safety and ensure strict compliance with all COVID-9 safety protocols.

“All foreign-trained PVMS must arrive in the country two weeks before the commencement of the orientation course.

“Frequent washing of hands at the wash hand points and use of alcohol-based hand sanitiser

Physical distancing must be observed in all camp activities.

“Avoid touching face with unwashed hands.”