The Kano State Government says it is taking steps to protect the citizens from contacting the dreaded Coronavirus disease following the first reported case in Lagos State
Commissioner for Health, Dr. Aminu Tsanyawa said this while addressing newsmen in his office.
Tsanyawa appeals to residents to remain calm and observe personal hygiene to guard against contacting the disease.
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He enjoined people in the State to disregard rumours and unsubstantiated claims about remedy against the disease.
The citizens are been encouraged to contact any of the Kano State emergency numbers in the event of any suspected Coronavirus case:
- Dr. Imam Wada Bello, Director of Public Health and Disease Control 08050303343;
- Dr. Bashir Lawan Muhammad, State Epidemiologist/Incident Manager, Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) 08099973292;
- Sulaiman Ilyasu, State Disease Surveillance and Notification Officer (SDSNO) 08039704476;
- State Coordinator, World Health Organisation (WHO), Kano 08037038597;
- Dr. Sharif Yahaya Musa, Director Disease Control and Epidemiologist 08176677497
The State Government appealed to the public to follow precautionary measures recommended by the Ministry of Health and other relevant government agencies
