COVID-19: Ganduje inspects Kano isolation centre

Kano state Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has paid an official visit to the Kwanar Dawaki Diagnosis centre, the second isolation centre in the state as part of its efforts against the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic in the state.

Gov. Ganduje, who was at the centre on Thursday, explained that the treatment centre is a 70-bed facility with 15 wards and two intensive care units.

“The Kwanar Dawaki Diagnosis Centre serves as the second isolation centre and has 70 -bed capacity with 15 wards and two intensive care units with a seven- bed capacity each.

“At the Kwanar Dawaki Centre, there are 27 ventilators, 14 out this are standby and 13 are mobile. There are 20 oxygen concentrators with all other equipment that are needed. And all the machines are functional that are ready to manage any eventuality,” he said in a statement signed by his Press Secretary, Abba Anwar.

However, the governor expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for making Kano one of the states that COVID-19 has not been reported, adding that “though, we can say we are prepared, but we are still not praying for any patient to be here.”

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He used the opportunity to reiterate government’s resolve to close all borders into the state starting from Friday midnight, emphasizing that “we are doing our best to see that we take all the necessary measures against this deadly COVID-19. We urge people to continue praying for Allah’s protection.”

Gov. Ganduje urged people to observe social distancing and washing of hands with soap and running water, adding that “hand sanitizer is very crucial. I also urge people to always take advice from health professionals.”