Edo Reports 30 New Infections
Edo State has recorded 30 new cases and 82 recoveries from coronavirus (COVID-19), as the government intensifies enforcement and sensitization campaigns across the state to curtail spread of the second wave of the virus.
The State COVID-19 Incident Manager, Dr. Andrew Obi, disclosed this during the daily virtual meeting of the State COVID-19 Taskforce, chaired by the state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki.
Obi reassured that the government will continue to put in place nuanced measures to contain the pandemic and protect Edo people, urging residents to leverage the various testing and sample collection centres provided by the state government to confirm their COVID-19 status.
He further charged citizens with any COVID-19 symptoms to contact the Edo Emergency Operation Centre on this toll-free number: 08003625000 for assistance.
The Incident Manager noted, “Edo, in the last 24 hours, recorded 30 confirmed cases, 82 recoveries from COVID-19, with 315 active cases.”
He reiterated the state government’s charge for residents to adhere to the precautionary health and safety protocols to guard against the spread of the virus, adding that the various isolation and treatment centres in the state are currently managing the 315 active cases in the state.
He added: “As the government intensifies measures to contain the pandemic across all communities, it is necessary for everyone to comply with prevention protocols to curb the spread of the second wave of the virus.
“Basic precautionary measures and hygienic practices, including proper and compulsory use of facemasks, keeping safe social distance, avoiding large gatherings, regular hand washing with soap and the use of alcohol-based hand sanitisers, must be duly adhered to in order for citizens to be safe and healthy.”
