The Borno State COVID-19 response team has confirmed 15 positive cases
from 17 samples sent to laboratories of Abba Kyari Memorial Hospital
and University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), Maiduguri.
The COVID-19 response team Secretary, Dr. Sahihu Kwayabura, who
doubles as Health Commissioner; disclosed that nine alerts were
received and investigated seven suspected cases from Pulka, Biu and
Maiduguri metropolis.
According to him, total positive cases of COVID-19 in the state; are
15 with five and seven at isolation centres of the two hospitals.
He added that the four ambulances deployed to Dikwa, have already
returned with three suspected cases of COVID-19.
While speaking on lock down compliance, he said that it was
satisfactory with the exception of three Imams that led prayers in
mosques on Thursday.
He therefore; urged members of public to continue adhere strictly to
social distancing, regular hand washing with soap and use of
sanitizers in their homes.
“You’re to stay in homes in order to continue remain safe and
prevented from the deadly virus,” he warned.
