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Gov Ikpeazu declares first suspected COVID-19 patient wanted, extends Lockdown indefinitely

By Bright Olorungbotemi


The Abia atate Ministry of Health has declared one Vincent Prosper, a suspected COVID-19 patient, wanted.



A statement signed and released by John Okiyi-Kalu, the state Commissioner for Information today April 17th, said that Prosper sneaked into Abia State from a-yet-to-be mentioned neighboring state recently. According to the release, the suspected COVID-19 patient was last seen around 153, Azikiwe Road, Aba.




The state government has asked anyone with useful information on Prosper’s whereabouts and those who have had contacts with him to call 0700 2242 362 or contact the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Osuji immediately.


Meanwhile, the Abia Govt
Abia government on Friday announced indefinite extension of the ongoing lockdown in the state, which will commence from April 20, as part of its effort to prevent COVID-19 outbreak in Abia.



This was contained in a statement signed by Chief John Okiyi-Kalu, the Commissioner for Information, and made available to Newsmen in Umuahia.



Okiyi-Kalu said that Abia government had directed that the initial lockdown directive would be relaxed on April 18 and 19 to enable residents to restock on their food and essential supplies.



He said that the decision to extend the lockdown was informed by “the advice of medical experts and a painstaking review of the coronavirus situation with the state COVID-19 Inter-Ministerial Committee.


Abia state is yet to record any confirmed case.

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