There are now 9 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Edo State with the Chief Medical Director, CMD, of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Professor Darlington Obaseki saying the isolation centre in the State received 3 of the patients out of which 1 is dead.
Professor Obaseki in a statement on Sunday confirmed that “Prior to confirmation of their COVID-19 status, some of our healthcare staff were exposed to these (3) patients whilst using only Personal Protection (surgical face-masks and gloves). Currently all staff who were exposed to these patients are asymptomatic and they are being monitored closely according to current guidelines”
Below is the full text of statement issued by the CMD, Professor Obaseki
UNIVERSITY OF BENIN TEACHING HOSPITAL COVID-19 UPDATE
University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) has so far received three patients who have been confirmed positive with COVID-19.
The two surviving patients are currently being cared for by our dedicated staff in an isolation ward with restricted access.
Prior to confirmation of their COVID-19 status, some of our healthcare staff were exposed to these patients whilst using only Personal Protection (surgical face-masks and gloves). Currently all staff who were exposed to these patients are asymptomatic and they are being monitored closely according to current guidelines.
Further measures have been put in place to ensure that our staff are not unduly exposed to risks of infection with COVID-19 in the course of their providing care for patients who come to the hospital for various reasons.
Healthcare workers are on the front lines in this pandemic and therefore at a higher risk of being exposed than the general public. The management and staff of UBTH while ensuring standard precautions at all times to prevent the spread of this disease, crave the support and understanding of the general public as we fight this raging battle to contain and curb COVID-19.
Prof. D.E Obaseki
Chief Medical Director, UBTH
