Edo reactivates isolation centers, contact tracing community to battle second wave of covid-19

The Edo State authorities led by Governor Godwin Obaseki has knowledgeable that it has reactivated isolation centers and speak to tracing community to stem the outbreak of the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic.

This was contained in a press release issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Authorities (SSG) Mr Osarodion Ogie, who mentioned that the aged are essentially the most weak set of individuals following the outbreak of a second wave of the lethal virus.

Mr Ogie, thus urged residents of the state to make sure that they adjust to all security and precautionary tips towards the unfold of the virus, to be able to shield the aged inhabitants.

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Based on Mr Ogie, the state authorities has reactivated isolation and therapy centers, four molecular PCR laboratories and its contact tracing community to make sure the pandemic is contained.

He stated; “As a part of the response to the second wave of COVID-19, the Edo Authorities has reactivated isolation and remedy centers, four molecular PCR laboratories and its contact tracing community to make sure the pandemic is contained.

“We’re additionally intensifying public consciousness of the necessity for residents to take private accountability in staying protected to guard the aged in our state.

“As we go about our every day actions, allow us to observe all precautionary measures towards the unfold of the infectious illness, together with common handwashing with cleaning soap below operating water,” he stated.

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