The Edo State Government says it has recorded eight new COVID-19 cases and one death from the disease as on Thursday (January 14) while 53 healthcare workers have been infected with the virus since the outbreak of the second wave of the virus State COVID-19 Incident Manager, Dr. Andrew Obi, disclosed the figures in a statement after a meeting of the State Task force on Covid-19, chaired by Governor Godwin Obaseki.
Doctor Obi said since the second wave of the deadly disease, Edo State has recorded four hundred and forty seven confirmed cases out of which fifty three are health workers.
The State has also recorded two hundred and two recoveries and twelve deaths .
He said the State will soon roll out more measures to halt the spread of the disease even as the risk communication and disease surveillance mechanisms were being strengthened to protect lives and livelihoods of all residents in Edo State.
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He cautioned residents in the state to observe all precautionary measures to guard against the spread of the infectious disease, including compulsory and proper use of face masks, regular handwashing with soap under running water, the use of alcohol-based hand sanitisers, the observation of physical distancing measures and limiting of social events.
The State Covid-19 Incident Manager urged residents with any COVID-19 symptoms to call the Edo Emergency Operation Centre on the toll-free number 08003625000 for assistance or contact the nearest health facility.
Edited by Oloyede Oworu
