Doctors threaten to strike as cases increase- 553 new cases COVID-19 The fight against the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic in the country is facing a fresh challenge, following a threat by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to call out its members on an indefinite strike. Doctors accused government of failure to resolve issues revolving around their welfare and safety and want the matter resolved within 14 days. With confirmed cases of COVID-19 rising to 9,855 nationwide yesterday, a strike by the resident doctors at this time is capable of throwing spanner in the works with regard to fighting the pandemic. The federal government, according to the NARD is paying lip service to the welfare of health workers, especially when it concerns the review of hazard allowances and life insurance, which it says is active only on the pages of newspapers. The association is also demanding the reinstatement of its 26 members who were ‘illegally’ sacked in Jos. It ...