Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra state has expressed concern over rising COVID-19 infections in the state.
Obiano said this in a message released by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Mr C-Don Adinuba on Friday in Awka
The governor in his message, bemoaned the increase in the number of cases in the state in recent times, noting that there were 80 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state since the second wave began two weeks ago, meaning an average of 40 cases per week. In contrast he noted, the state used to record 9 cases per week on an average in the first wave.
Cautioning Ndi Anambra to follow covid 19 safety protocols to prevent catastrophic result in the near future, he cited an example of 2 persons, who a few days ago came for testing and were confirmed to be positive but instead of isolating, rejoined a wedding party and may have infected a number of people.
He further urged residents to go for tests and possible treatment which were free in the state, even as he commended the state COVID-19 Case Management Team for exceptional professionalism and competence, saying the team has not lost patient under its care since the beginning of the second wave of the disease. adding that the 19 deaths recorded during the first wave were either when the persons were already dead or too late for successful management.
Expressing the government’s readiness to battle the scourge, he noted that the government had invested a lot of financial resources to build testing and treatment centres, as well as, ensured proper training of not just doctors, pharmacists, laboratory scientists and nurses, but also ward cleaners and ambulance drivers in the management of COVID-19.
He also noted that the combined capacity of isolation centres in the state was 500, but only 5 out of the 80 COVID-19 patients were being treated at the centres as most people preferred home treatment.
Also expressing dismay that most people still doubted the disease in spite of the deaths of some high-profile Nigerians from the virus, the governor reiterated the need for people to comply with all COVID-19 protocols including wearing of facemasks, regular washing of hands with water and soap and social distancing.
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