The Kaduna government says the state has discharged two more
COVID-19 patients.
In a statement on Tuesday, Muyiwa Adekeye, special adviser
on media and communication, said of the 81 cases recorded in the state, 65 are
almajiri kids who were returned from Kano and two policemen.
Adekeye said seven other cases, out of the 72 active cases
on admission, “are persons with travel history outside Kaduna state or their
contact”.
“Since the index case was reported on 28 March 2020, the
state has discharged eight patients and has recorded one fatality who died
before his positive test result was received,” Adekeye said.
“Overall, 81 cases have been recorded in the state but the
active cases are now 72.”
Adekeye warned of the dangers of community transmission,
advising citizens to report anyone who recently came from another state to
Kaduna.
He said such persons are risking the health and lives of
Kaduna residents by “recklessly” spreading the virus across state lines.
He asked residents “to be uncompromising in exposing and
reporting these potential spreaders of disease”.
“As it continues its effort to prevent community
transmission, the state standing committee on COVID-19 appeals to citizens to
report any person who they know has sneaked into the state. Such persons are
violating the state’s Quarantine Orders as well as the nationwide prohibition
of interstate travel by the Federal Government,” he said.
“They should not be allowed to spread sickness and make
nonsense of the sacrifices the people of Kaduna State are making in enduring
the tough but necessary measures announced to protect them.
“Citizens who suspect that they have been exposed to
COVID-19, should act responsibly, avoid infecting others, contact health
officials and isolate themselves until the authorities come to see them. Such
persons are urged to readily volunteer all relevant information on their
health, travel history and contact.”
Adekeye asked residents to observe personal hygiene, social
distancing and the avoidance of large gatherings in helping protect the state
from the disease
“Residents should wear face masks when leaving their homes
and should wash their hands when they return home,” Adekeye said.
“Keeping safe from this pandemic is the personal
responsibility of every citizen. All of us must take steps to protect ourselves
and our households from COVID-19.”
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