The north-western state has not reported a single case in the past 54 days, data from Nigeria’s infectious disease outfit, NCDC, reveals.
On June 8, authorities in Zamfaraof no new local infection after the state reported 76 confirmed cases, leading to five deaths.
“Even before Zamfara recorded its index case, the state government has already set up two committees: one is in charge of enlightening the people about the virus and providing palliatives to cushion the adverse impact of the lockdowns as well as providing cleaning products for free. The official said fumigation of streets, markets and public places were done constantly. “We also did aerial fumigation and enforced all safety protocols.”
“Even when the northern governors agreed that all Almajiri children should return to their various states. The Zamfara governor asked all Almajiri from the state to return. They were received at the state border where they were all tested before allowed in,” he explained.
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