Anambra state Governor, Chief Willie Obiano has confirmed second
death from COVID-19 in the state.
Governor Obiano gave the confirmation during a statewide
broadcast at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia.
Government House correspondent, Ejike Abana reports that the Governor explained that the deceased was admitted into a private
hospital for an ailment unrelated to COVID-19, pointing out that he
died two days after he was discharged.
Giving out figures of present COVID -19 cases in the state , Governor Obiano said that eight patients are
in the protective centers, sixty nine patients are home-quarantined,
while two are quarantined in the facility
The Governor, who said that it has been brought to his
notice that many people especially traders in markets and congregation at places of
worship don’t wear the protective face masks and warned that his administration will enforce the newly signed COVID-19 law, adding that he may consider another lock down or close down of specific markets that do not
comply with the protective measures.
The Governor, reminded residents of the state that in line with federal government’s announcement, the curfew has been extended from 10 pm to 4 am and commended the health workers for their efforts in the fight, urging Ndi Anambra to comply with all safety protocols.
He advised every hospital operating in the state to equip a mini
holding center for potential COVID-19 patients, for better management,
stressing that his administration has noted with satisfaction that people can
fight the infection by boosting their immune systems through healthy
dieting, taking right supplements as recommended by their doctors.
The Governor emphasized that there may be rise in reported cases as a
result of aggressive testing, calling for calm.
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