OKOWA CONFIRMS DEATH OF COVID – 19 PATIENT IN DELTA

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Delta state Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has confirmed another case of COVID – 19 in the state.


Okowa, who announced this in his Facebook account on Thursday, said the individual in question had underlying health issues and had visited Lagos state in the past two weeks.


The Governor said the patient presented himself late to one of the hospitals with severe symptoms, which included difficulty in breathing and was immediately given the necessary attention by healthcare professionals.


He stated that shortly after the specimen was taken the patient passed away only for his test result to come back positive.


Okowa said in order to guard against the spread of the virus, speedy contact tracing had commenced to ensure that all those that came in contact with the deceased patient were properly isolated and immediately tested.


The Governor said it was important to protect the citizens and residents of the state, families and friends of individuals exhibiting the primary symptoms of the COVID – 19 virus, adding that their condition should not be concealed from the authorities. 


He promised to continue to keep Deltans informed of any new development.

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