COVID-19: Sokoto gets N128m support, monitors 11 persons
The Sokoto state government has received N128 million in support to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the state.
Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ali Inname, disclosed on Tuesday that BUA Group, owners of Cement Company of Northern Nigeria (CCNN) donated N100 million while United Bank for Africa (UBA) donated N28.5 million.
Inname said Access Bank also pledged to construct and equip a laboratory and ward at the isolation centre in Amanawa.
He said 11 persons, all returnees from foreign countries were being tracked, but said two among them have completed their two- week mandatory isolation period.
Inname said the state government has commenced the distribution of personal protective equipment materials to the state specialist hospital, the Maryam Abacha Women Hospital and Noma Children Hospital as well as general hospitals in the state.
According to him, the state task force on COVID-19 has been working closely with health facilities and managers, as well as local government officials and tradition rulers to sensitise residents on the virus.
The commissioner noted that the closure of the state borders has been effective, adding that a combined team of security operatives and health personnel have been stationed to screen movements.
Inname explained that only those exempted by the restriction were being allowed to pass through the borders in Kuchi, Alasan, Sanyinna, Malisa, Bimasa, Jabo, Gada, Sabonbirni, Illela and Raba.
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”The state still has zero record of coronavirus patients, a 32-year-old person suspected in Goronyo was found to to be a commercial motorcycle operator from Lagos with heart disease,” Inname said.
He added that three sub-committees were also constituted to cover the state.
The commissioner commended media practitioners for their cooperation and support to the campaign against the coronavirus.
He enjoined the people to disregard rumours and assist authorities with useful information on any suspected case and always adhere to safety guidelines on preventing the spread of the virus.
