Unic Press UK: Akwa Ibom State Government says schools’ in the State would remain open as there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19, a deadly disease caused by a coronavirus known as SARS-Cov-2.
Writing on Twitter, the State Governor, Udom Emmanuel said: “For emphasis, let me state here unequivocally that there is no confirmed case of COVID-19 disease in Akwa Ibom State as I speak to you. As a matter of fact, the measures put in place at our Airport is comprehensive and has no parallel anywhere in West Africa.”
For emphasis, let me state here unequivocally that there is no confirmed case of COVID-19 disease in Akwa Ibom State as I speak to you. As a matter of fact, the measures put in place at our Airport is comprehensive and has no parallel anywhere in West Africa.
— Udom Emmanuel (@MrUdomEmmanuel) March 21, 2020
The governor added that the State’s Emergency Operation and Treatment Centre (EOC) in Ikot Ekpene serves as an isolation/treatment centre to handle all cases of COVID-19 infection if it occurs.