COVID-19: Edo tests 2,824, clears 1,412
As part of intensified measures to curtail the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in Edo State, the government intensified screening of residents across the state, testing over 2,824 people, contact tracing 1,398 others and visiting over 663 rural and urban communities for Active Case Search activities.
He said Edo has recorded 351 confirmed cases, 2,741 suspected cases, 17 deaths and exited 1,412 suspected cases, including 1,066 line-listed contacts and 346 persons of interest who have completed the compulsory 14-day follow-up and tested negative. Okundia, however, reiterated the need for citizens to present or report themselves through the Edo State COVID-19 toll free response lines following any recent travel into the country, travel from high incident states or contact with confirmed cases.Okundia said, “The Edo State Government has continued to step up measures to contain the coronavirus pandemic, as we are committed to protecting our people.
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