Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has given update on the
health of the State’s first index case of coronavirus.
Ortom had on Sunday confirmed a 62-year old woman, Susan
Okpe as Benue’s index case.
However, a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Terver
Akase said the patient is clinically stable and responding to treatment.
He said efforts were being made to trace those who might have
come into physical contact with her, appealing that such persons present
themselves to the Emergency Response Team, for testing.
The Governor further directed the closure of all entry
points into the State, markets and clubs.
“Following the confirmation of a COVID-19 positive case in
Benue State, our administration has reviewed the situation and come up with the
following additional measures:
“All entry points into Benue State shall be closed with
effect from Wednesday 1st of April, 2020,” he said.
He also directed that Action Committees be set up in the 23
Local Government Areas of the state.
Ortom said restriction of movement will be effective from
7pm to 6am daily, adding that it exempts
those on essential services.
“The curfew will take effect from Monday, 30th March, 2020
till further notice.
“All public gatherings in the state have been suspended till
further notice. These include marriage ceremonies, community festivals,
funerals and religious meetings (Churches and Mosques) which should be limited
to 30 participants. I urge our traditional, religious, youth and political
leaders to ensure strict compliance.
“All commercial vehicles travelling in and out of the state,
as well as those travelling from one local government area to another within
the state must submit manifest of their passengers to the appropriate
authorities. The manifest must contain information about the passengers’ names,
phone numbers, residential addresses and final destination.
“Tricycles also known as ‘Keke NAPEP’ should not convey more
than two passengers at a time.Township and mini buses should not convey more
than seven passengers at a time. Commercial motorcycles also known as ‘Okada’
should convey one person at a time and wear face mask.
“Importantly, all commercial vehicles, tricycles,
motorcycles must have hand sanitizers for the use of passengers. All markets in
Benue State are closed with immediate effect. Only shops and commodity stores
shall remain open.
“Night clubs are hereby closed until further notice Bars and
restaurants should render take away services only and must provide hand
sanitizers and soap with water for customers’ use.
“We strongly advise against travel within and outside of the
state.We have provided six ambulances and Hilux vehicles for use by the
Emergency Response Team to enhance its operations,” he added.
He further revealed that the State Government has so far
released the sum of Seventy-Six Million naira to the effort towards containing
the spread of coronavirus in Benue State.
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