COVID-19: Edo tests 5771 residents, decontaminates 797 homes - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics

As part of measures to contain the coronavirus pandemic and safeguard the wellbeing of Edo people, the state government has intensified Active Case Search activities across 911 communities in Edo, testing over 5771 residents and decontaminating homes and offices of about 797 confirmed cases in the state.

He added that compliance to all safety and health measures to contain the virus was imperative as it will complement the government’s efforts at protecting the people, especially the state’s aged population, who account for most fatalities recorded in the state.According to Okundia, “Edo State has so far recorded 797 confirmed cases, 5559 suspected cases, 2379 line-listed contacts, 346 persons of interest and 32 COVID-related deaths, while 243 patients have been discharged”.

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