Arrangement are on top gears as the Ondo state government embark strategies on how to prevent deadly coronavirus from spreading to the state from Lagos State where first case had been recorded in Nigeria.
Recall that the deadly disease had it’s First Occurrence in Lagos where an Alien who visited the Country Contacted the Virus Earlier.
In a Press Statement, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr Wahab Adegbenro appealed to the people in the state not to panic over the spread of the virus.
Adegbenro said, “following the outbreak of Corona was In Lagos, which is just some few hours drive from Ondo State, It has become imperative to sensitize the public on thus looming danger, which is threatening the entire human existence.
The statement Added “Coronavirus also known as COVID 19. is a new viral illness that was first detected in China, late last year Since then. the disease has spread to several other countries (above 50 as at today).
“The disease is characterized by a flu like symptom of level and cough which Is often associated with shortness of breath, It can rapidly progress to pneumonia and later, complicated by respiratory failure.
“Several tens of thousands of people have been injected world wide and over 2,000 have died the outbreak.
Prior to the outbreak in Lagos, the Federal Government had taken several tentative steps to prepare for Its detection among arrivals at All’ and Sea Ports, as well as provide isolation and quarantine centers.
“With the confirmation of a case in Lagos a few hours away. it has become imperative for all stakeholders to join hands to prevent its outbreak in the state
“The State Government has swung into action, by calling an emergency multi- sectoral stakeholders meeting of the State Epidemic Preparedness and Response Committee to quickly map out line of actions, actions points and necessary precautions to be taken to prevent the outbreak in the state.
“We appeal to residents not to panic but to take certain actions which could help in the situation and they include:
“Maintaining hygienic environmental and health enhancing practices such as constant hard washing; Refraining from being in crowded gatherings;
“Reporting any case of fever and flu to the nearest hospital; And avoid self medication. We therefore appeal to all and sundry, especially the Media to give this release the widest publicity as a social responsibility in the overall interest of all in our dear Sunshine State. We reiterate that the heaIth and welfare of our people has always and will always be our priority,” the Commissioner said.
