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The Imo state government confirmed its first case of COVID -19 on Saturday despite relentless efforts to avoid infiltration of the pandemic into the state.
The suspected patient, a 45 year old man who lives and works in owerri has since been admitted in a well-equipped isolation centre, though yet to show symptoms of the virus.
Dr. Achigbu Kingsley ,MD of the Federal Medical Centre ,Owerri refuted the claim of the infected patient being a staff of the centre . However, he advised staffs to stay precautious, taking necessary measures such as :Frequent hand washing ,use of hand sanitizers , maintaining social distances ,use of mask , prompt contacting of State task force on COVID-19 emergency lines in cases of suspected respiratory illnesses as well as self- isolating before medical intervention.
While, the COVID-19 response Health officials have since been on their toes in tracking possible contacts of the patient, the state government in conjunction with NCDC and major hospitals are establishing testing activities ,adopting community testing approach as more cases are expected to unfold.
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