Covid-19: Gombe confirms 4 persons on self -isolation
The Gombe state government says four persons are currently on self -isolation following contact with a confirmed case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Bauchi state.
Commissioner of Health, Dr. Ahmed Gana, who made this known while briefing newsmen on Thursday in Gombe, therefore warned residents of the state against spreading rumours and fake news on social media.
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Gana, who is also a member of the state task force on COVID-19, said the four persons in isolation have not exhibited any signs of the disease.
The commissioner said the four persons were in perfect condition, but were on self -isolation based on advice by the task force.
“Their samples have been taken and sent to Abuja for tests and as soon as the results are out, they will know their fate,” Gana added.
He said the state government has mapped out strategies on the next line of action to execute in case of any eventuality and reiterated the earlier warning against the peddling of rumours.
He further stressed that the state has not recorded any case of coronavirus, while urging the people to abide by the recommended preventive measures of frequent hand washing, avoiding crowds as well as shaking hands.
The commissioner disclosed that the task force has identified four isolation centres for COVID-19 cases in Gombe state, namely, Kwadon, Bajoga and Kaltungo.
According to him, patients with severe cases would be admitted at the Specialist Hospital, Gombe, while those with mild and moderate cases would be admitted to the Primary Health Care Centre at Kwadon, Yamaltu-Deba Local Government Area.
He added that the other two centres in Kaltungo and Bajoga in Funakaye Local Government Area would serve as back-up to Kwadon centre for mild and moderate cases.
Gana however, said the government has set-up rapid response teams in all the 11 councils and each would be given specific phone numbers to report any suspected case.
