5 COVID-19 cases in Kaduna linked to almajiri expulsion from Kano. The additional 5 new cases in Kaduna brings the number of active cases in the state to 9. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina Mohammed Baloni stated these in a statement recently released on Monday.
According to the statement,
“The Kaduna State Ministry of Health regrets to confirm that five new cases of Covid-19 have been identified in the state. There are now nine active cases in the state.
Dr Amina Mohammed Baloni
“The new cases are among almajiri who were recently repatriated from Kano. The contacts of the new cases are being traced so that they can be monitored and tested if they meet the case definition.”
Dr Amina Mohammed Baloni
5 New COVID-19 Cases in Kaduna Linked to Almajiri Expulsion from Kano
“The new patients have been moved to the Infectious Diseases Control Centre, the state’s premier isolation centre.”
Dr Amina Mohammed Baloni
“Our medical professionals are treating them with the same high standards and we wish all our nine active cases speedy recovery.”
Dr Amina Mohammed Baloni
5 COVID-19 Cases in Kaduna Linked to Almajiri Expulsion from Kano
“Testing capacity has improved in the state. Two labs, one each in Kaduna and Zaria, have been accredited by NCDC to conduct Covid-19 tests.”
Dr Amina Mohammed Baloni
“The Ministry of Health wishes to remind the general public of the importance of hand-washing, personal hygiene, social distancing and the avoidance of large gatherings in helping protect us all from Covid-19.”
Dr Amina Mohammed Baloni
“It is important to stay home, stay safe and save lives”, she added.
Dr Amina Mohammed Baloni
The expulsion of almajiris from Kano State which took place few weeks ago as ordered by the governor of Kano state has high possibility of leading to more cases in Kaduna. Kano state has recorded unusual number of deaths in the last week. Although the government claims the deaths are not as a result of coronavirus, it is still a high possibility.
5 COVID-19 Cases in Kaduna Linked to Almajiri Expulsion from Kano
