COVID-19 lockdown: 1,242 violators arrested, prosecuted in Plateau – Gov. Lalong
The governor also said 99 cases have been investigated and 23 persons are currently isolated who are being observed because they came in from other states with confirmed cases of COVID-19, adding that, “Of the 23 persons isolated, none has so far shown any symptoms.”
“I wish to register my displeasure on the reported cases of assault on some enforcement officials carrying out legitimate duties. Such acts will not be tolerated and those found guilty will be punished”, he warned. The Governor also informed the citizenry that the Testing Centre for State earlier envisaged has finally come to fruition, as “the Bio-Safety Level 3 Grade 1 Laboratory at the National Veterinary Research Institute Vom, has been equipped and certified by the National Centre for Disease Control to begin outright test for COVID-19”.
Lalong appreciated the citizens of the state, for their sacrifices since the outbreak of the pandemic and the measures taken to address it.“Accordingly, the government having constituted a committee headed by His Excellency, the Deputy Governor, Prof. Sonni Gwanle Tyoden, has directed the immediate commencement of the distribution of palliatives to the most vulnerable and weak amongst us.
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