Benue: Why I revealed identity of latest COVID-19 case – Governor Ortom
The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has revealed why he disclosed the identity of the latest COVID-19 patient in the state.in the state had identified one Edward Manger as the carrier of the virus.
However, Ortom explained that Manger’s identity was revealed to help trace those he had made contact with since he arrived the state. “The Governor who briefed journalists on the matter this morning, said the confirmed case is cooperating with the State Action Committee on Coronavirus in contact tracking and has already been isolated and is receiving treatment.
The statement also disclosed that the governor will meet with the state Action Committee on COVID-19 to further review the partial lockdown imposed on the state.
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