Some Abia residents have expressed concern over the five confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state in spite of government’s measures to contain the spread
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu announced confirmation of the new cases of the virus on Monday after one of the two initial index cases was successfully treated and discharged..
“The implication is that community transmission has been ongoing, since the index cases did not have any travel history,” he said. “Many of the people are not convinced that the disease exists and they still carry on as if nothing is happening. The ARD boss recommended intensive public education and enlightenment by the government and other stakeholders on the need for people to comply strictly with the guidelines.
“If you are vigilant, you will discover that people are still crossing the borders from Akwa Ibom, Enugu, Port Harcourt and Imo axis into Abia.
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