[BREAKING] COVID-19: Sample Test In Abia Negative – Commissioner For Information

As the nation remains in lockdown in prevention of the spread of coronavirus, there was suspicion in Abia state few days ago about the status of a lady said to be coughing in Umuahia, the state capital.

The state Commissioner for Information, John Okiyi Kalu in clarifying the status of the lady in a statement on Sunday said she is negative.

“The sample of the Umuobasi Street, Umuahia, woman sent to NCDC for testing has returned and it returned a negative result.

“The pleasant implication of this is that as at today, there is no confirmed case of COVID-19 in Abia State.

“To GOD be the GLORY!” he said.

He also appealed to Abians to continue to observe the measures that will prevent the outbreak of the disease in the state, warning that those not on essential duty should remain in their homes.

“Let all hands continue to be on deck to stop this virus from coming to our state. Wash your hands regularly, maintain the recommended social distance and, please, stay at home. If you suspect that you or anyone known to you may have contracted the virus, please call 0700 2242 362 and we will take it up from there.

“If your job is to enforce stay at home order or protect our borders, please don’t take blood money by doing the wrong thing. If you are not among those exempted from movement, stay at home to avoid unnecessary harassment by enforcers.

“We know that this lockdown period is not easy on our hardworking people but it is a necessary sacrifice we all must make to stop this virus from ravaging our people. Make the sacrifice so that all of us will be alive to celebrate God’s faithfulness.

“Soon, the government will deliver palliatives to vulnerable persons in our communities but whatever the government will do cannot be enough for everyone that needs help. Be your brother’s keeper by sharing food materials with those around you.

“Together, we will win this war against Coronavirus” he concluded.