The Kaduna State government, on Sunday, said it was monitoring three persons with recent travel history to COVID-19 endemic countries.
A statement from the state commissioner for Health, Hajiya Amina Baloni said that her ministry was monitoring three persons who recently returned from the United Kingdom(UK) and Egypt and were in self-isolation but are asymptomatic (without symptoms).
‘The Ministry of Health urges all Kaduna residents to stay calm and ensure they observe the prevention steps that are being publicised on all credible media.
“These include Hand-washing: residents should wash their hands frequently with soap and water or alcohol-based sanitizers;
Maintain social distancing, keeping at least two meters apart from other people;
“Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth;
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“Practice respiratory hygiene by covering the nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing and sneezing and dispose of the tissue immediately in a covered bin or cough into your elbow;
“All travelers from affected countries should self-isolate for a period of 14 days and report any symptom of cough, fever or difficulty in breathing to the following numbers;
“So far, the EOC has developed a preparedness plan and has undertaken an assessment of the Infectious Disease Control Centre (IDCC), and is ready to receive patients.
“The Kaduna State Emergency Operations Committee meets twice weekly to review the progress of the plan.”
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