The Katsina State Government declared that it was on high alert to contain the spread of the dreaded Coronavirus, following reports that Nigeria has recorded its first case in Lagos State.
This was revealed yesterday through the State’s Ministry of Health Executive Director, State Primary Health Care Development Agency (SPHCDA), Dr. Shamsudeen Yahaya.
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He told newsmen exclusively yesterday that the Ministry of Health together with SPHCDA are aware of the confirmation of coronavirus case in Nigeria and had already activated the emergency operation centre, and had remained on the highest alert level.
He said: “We will continue to sensitise the general public about Covid -19. This will include symptoms and how to prevent the spread; also the engagement of traditional and religious leaders to sensitise the public.”
He further disclosed that the agency had already embarked on the production of information, education and communication materials on coronavirus, the training of health care workers as well as disease surveillance and notification officers.
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