COVID-19: Sokoto gets N128.5m donation, tracks 11 returnees for isolation

Sokoto State government has disclosed that it is tracking 11 persons who recently returned from their foreign trips.

It also said two others have successfully been discharged after completing 14 days of mandatory isolation.

Tribune Online reports that the state also received the donation of 128.5 million naira from BUA group of company as well as the United Bank for Africa (UBA) to fight the spread of coronavirus.

The state is also set to get a fully equipped laboratory and ward in the isolation centre at Amanawa from Access Bank any moment from now.

This was disclosed by the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Muhammad Ali Inname, during a press briefing held at the state Specialist Hospital, Sokoto, on Tuesday.

The commissioner disclosed that the state’s rapid response team will continue to track persons of interest, especially the returnees from foreign trips.

He said, “the task force committee will work with closely with PMOs of general hospitals, Local government directors of health and traditional leaders at local government level to track local returnees from COVID-19 affected states.

“The state government have commenced distribution of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to major state hospitals, such as Specialist Hospital, Maryam Abacha Women Hospital as well as Noma Children Hospital and Children General Hospitals.

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Speaking on the success of the state border closure, Inamme disclosed that the exercise which enters the fourth day is being monitored at the 10 checkpoints across the state including Kuchi, Alasan, Sanyina, Malisa, Bimasa, Jabo, Gada, Sabon Birni, Illeila and Rabah.

He explained that the combined security personnel and health workers stationed at the border post only allowed the movement of medical supplies and essential food items after successfully screening them.

He, however, denied the rumour that Governor Aminu Tambuwal, is on self-isolation, saying he only observed the advice of the medical experts by staying at home.

The commissioner called on residents of the state not to give false information about the coronavirus, saying the disease is not what should be taken lightly but with all seriousness.