The Delta State Government on Wednesday said it had increased its capacity to handle more cases of COVID-19 with the inauguration of a new 100-bed
Secretary to the State Government, Chiedu Ebie, stated this during the inauguration of the facility located at Permanent Orientation Camp at Issele-Uku, Aniocha North Local Government Area of the state.
He said that Delta was being proactive by not waiting for cases to rise beyond limits before increasing capacity to handle more cases. “We are indeed delighted that the state government has increased our capacity in terms of providing isolation and treatment of COVID-19 patients. “Our special thanks also go to the Commissioner for Health and his team for working tirelessly to ensure that our response here in Delta was at the highest level to ensure that we are above to deal with issues of the patients as and when they arise,” he said.
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