Governor Ifeanyi
Okowa of Delta State on Saturday, said the state recorded its third coronavirus
case.
Okowa, on his
Twitter page, said the male patient was diagnosed in Asaba and is being managed
at one of its isolation centers.
The Governor further
urged Christians in the state to worship at home and observe social distancing.
“We have just
confirmed the third case of #COVID19 in Delta State. The patient, a male, was
diagnosed today in Asaba, our state capital and is currently being managed by
our healthcare professionals in one of our isolation centers.
“The patient is
currently in a good state and responding to treatment; and we have already
commenced tracking all those that have had contact with him.
“The confirmation of
this third case further reinforces our call for social distancing and a
lockdown. All Christians should worship at home tomorrow.
“Again, I thank you
all for your cooperation over these past few days, and I will continue to keep
you all updated on any new developments.”
Recall that Okowa
had confirmed a second case of coronavirus in the state on Thursday, saying the
patient died soon after presenting himself at the hospital.
He said
investigations revealed that the patient had visited Lagos two weeks ago and
that the case was presented late to the facility.
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