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General News of Sunday, 10 May 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Enugu State reacts to two new cases of COVID-19 in Ebonyi

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The Enugu State Government has described as false a claim that the two new cases of COVID-19 in Ebonyi State came from Oji River Local Government Area.

The claim had come from Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State during the announcement of the two new cases of COVID-19 in the state.

This has now been investigated and found to be false as contained in a statement made by Emmanuel Ikechukwu, the Hon. Commissioner of Health in Enugu State.

He said, “Further communication with the Health authorities in Ebonyi State revealed that this couple intentionally deceived the medical team on duty by saying they were coming from Oji River LGA in Enugu State, in order to hide the fact that they were on a trip from Lagos State, in an attempt to evade being quarantined.

“The Enugu State Ministry of Health appeals to the good people of the State to remain calm and continue to abide by the preventive measures as directed by the Federal Government, Federal Ministry of Health, the NCDC and Enugu State Government.”

He went on to advise residents on steps towards keeping themselves safe.

“Stay home and only go out when absolutely necessary.

“If you must go out, wear a face mask.

“Practice physical/social distancing protocol.

“Exercise proper respiratory hygiene.”

“Wash your hands as often as possible with soap and running water for at least 20 seconds or

“Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer when there is no facility to wash your hands

“Sanitize surfaces all around you as often as possible with a 1in6 mixture of bleach and water

“If you think you are ill with COVID-19 symptoms or know someone with COVID-19 symptoms, just call these numbers 08182555550 or 09022333833 or the NCDC number 080097000010.”