A trader who tested positive for COVID-19 in Imo State and fled to Akure, Ondo State capital has been arrested.
Following her arrest, the Ondo State Government has begun tracing of her customers and other traders that came in contact with her.
“Incidentally she is a woman that sells shows and bags in our market here. So, you only imagine how many people must have had contact with her now. We are line-listing them now and tracing the contacts. “Government would review the situation, it is not a static thing. If there are evidences that we need to review the situation, we will go ahead because the safety of the people is paramount.
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