BREAKING: Abia Records Two Coronavirus Cases

Abia State government has said that two people have tested positive for coronavirus in the State.

The State disclosed in a statement released on Monday that the index cases were advanced in age.

The commisioner for information, John Okiyi Kalu, said the patients have been isolated for treatment and were in stable condition.

“We have received the report of two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Abia State this evening from NCDC. Both patients are advanced in age but currently stable at an isolation center in our state,” he said.

He stated further that the State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, had directed that ventilators be provided for the cases to help them recover speedily.

“Our well trained medical personnel are offering all necessary support and we hope and pray the patients survive this ailment,” Kalu added.

The state’s response team have also commenced contact tracing, adding that the team would “bring in those who may have had contact with the two index cases.”

The government urged residents not to panic but follow the directives provided by the Nigeria Centre for Disese Control (NCDC) on containment of COVID-19:

” Do not open any market to trade and, please, stop using public transport until further notice,” the government warned.

He added that, “Based on the age of the patients, we are looking at a possible community transmission and will strongly advice that all those who may have come in contact with the two individuals who hail from Ukwa and Umuahia North areas of the state immediately call 0700 2242 362.”

The statement added that, Prosper Vincent, who was suspected to have contracted the virus tested negative and would be released from isolation.

Kalu further disclosed that the governor would host a State broadcast on Tuesday to address the situation.