The Cross River State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association claims COVID-19 has been killing people in the state despite Governor Ben Ayade’s insistence the state is free of the killer disease.
The group decried “the rising number of deaths from suspected cases in the state”, calling for action.In a statement by its Chairman, Dr Agam Ayuk, and Secretary, Dr Ezoke Epoke, on Friday, the association said a breakdown of coronavirus testing in states as of May 17 as released in the COVID-19 situation report on May 18 revealed that Cross River had carried out only seven tests.
“We appeal for an expansion of the surveillance unit with the provision of more field staff, vehicles, ICT/technical support to enable this vital unit to carry out the critical role of early case finding for testing and isolation of confirmed cases to limit community spread.” “The quick response time has become more imperative due to the rising number of deaths from suspected cases in the state, the most recent case being a health worker.”
“The Cross River Government currently has no listed NCDC designated Molecular Laboratory Testing Centre in progress or completed in the NCDC Molecular Laboratory Network.
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