The Kaduna State Ministry of Health has confirmed five new cases of Covid-19. There are now nine active cases in the state.
In a statement made available by Dr. Amina Mohammed-Baloni, the Commissioner of Health said the new cases are among almajirai 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.
According to her, the new patients have been moved to the Infectious Diseases Control Centre, the state’s premier isolation centre. Our medical professionals are treating them with the same high standards and we wish all our nine active cases speedy recovery.
“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.
” 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”, the statement added.
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. It is important to stay home, stay safe and save lives.
