Gbadamosi Oladimeji
Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has hailed health workers in the state for their sacrifice, resilience and commitment in the fight to combat the coronavirus pandemic, as the state discharged 14 patients after tested negative twice.
He also reassured the people of his administration’s support towards the protection and welfare of the state’s health workforce.
In a statement issued on Saturday, Obaseki said the recovered patients have now been cleared to reunite with the society, adding that the government will continue to intensify efforts to contain the pandemic across all communities in the state and protect Edo people.
“We have discharged 14 more COVID-19 patients from our isolation centres. The total number of recoveries stands at 267. However, one death has been recorded, bringing the number of fatalities to 33. We appreciate our frontline workers for their sacrifices. Please, stay safe,” he said.
However, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Patrick Okundia, said the state has recorded 873 cases, while 5,750 others are suspected cases and 2,232 others have been cleared.
He added that 1,886 line-listed contacts and 346 persons-of-interest (POI) have completed the compulsory 14-day follow-up and tested negative.
Okundia further stated that while the suspected cases were recorded in 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state, the confirmed cases were recorded in 15 LGAs including Oredo, Esan West, Egor, Ovia North East, Ikpoba-Okha, Uhunmwode, Etsako Central, Esan South East, Akoko-Edo, Esan Central, Ovia South West, Owan East, Esan North East, Etsako West and Etsako East.
“We urge residents to support the government’s efforts at containing the pandemic by complying with all guidelines.
“Stay at home and observe all precautionary measures against the spread of the infectious disease, including regular handwashing with soap under running water and the use of alcohol-based hand sanitisers.
“Cover your mouth and nose properly when sneezing and/or coughing”. The commissioner further explained
Meanwhile, the state government has introduced two new toll-free lines for COVID-19 response (08001235111 and 08002200110).
