Ogun State Government on Tuesday disclosed that it has recorded one new case of Coronavirus, thus bringing the figure of recorded cases in the State to four since the outbreak of the virus in Nigeria last February 28.
The Commissioner of Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, who disclosed this while briefing reporters at the Ministry office, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, said the new index case pertains to a 30 – year – old lady.
Coker said that two of the four Coronavirus cases in Ogun have been discharged while 72 contacts are being closely monitored.
According to the Health Commissioner, Ogun State has 24 ventilators comprising 14 ready -for – use and 10 other pieces for back – up
She lamented the unsafe practice being indulged by some people in the state ostensibly to keep themselves safe from the Coronavirus, saying she even heard that mothers were giving their babies sanitizers to drink.
She said the practice is harmful, explaining that there was no evidence or medical support that drinking sanitizers could cure or vaccinate one against Coronavirus.
Coker also reminded residents to keep observing social distancing rule as well as hand and respiratory hygiene, warning communities against stigmatizing hospitals receiving suspected COVID – 19 cases in the State.
Source: The Nation