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Delta confirms fresh case of COVID-19
Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, Saturday confirmed one more COVID-19 case in the state.
The governor disclosed this in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba.
According to him, the sample of the case, which was taken to Irrua Specialist Hospital in Edo for testing, returned positive.
The statement read: “Earlier today (Saturday), a third case of the COVID-19 was confirmed in the state and the patient is already receiving attention in one of our facilities designated for that purpose.
“I am pleased to report that the patient is in stable condition and is responding well to treatment from our team of medical professionals.
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“In consonance with the rules and according to international best practices as enunciated by the World Health Organisation and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, the state government urges Deltans, especially Christians to worship from home as the lockdown order is still in force.
“We thank Deltans for their support so far and urge them to continue to obey relevant instructions as it has become apparent that the virus is spreading in the state.”
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