Delta Govt Commences Active Search Case Of COVID19 In Six LGAs

The Delta State Government disclosed that it has commenced an active case search in six LGAs in a bid to check community transmission of #COVID19 in the state.

The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Mordi Ononye, disclosed this in Asaba during a news briefing by the Technical Committee on #COVID19 Response in the state.

Dr. Ononye commended the health workers for their tireless efforts in the fight against #COVID19 and disclosed that the State Government has ensured that over 2,557 health workers in the state have been provided with life insurance— in order to motivate them.

‪”In view of the fact that there is evidence of community transmission, we have begun active case searches in six LGAs. These are: Uvwie, Udu, Warri South, Ughelli South, Okpe, Oshimili South and Oshimili North — with an emphasis on 19 wards,” Dr. Ononye said.

Last week, the State Government launched a new 100-bed isolation centre and the state Ministry of Health commenced the distribution of face masks to healthcare facilities across the state.

“This past week, as part of measures to contain the spread of COVID-19, Delta State’s Ministry of Health flagged-off the distribution of face masks to health facilities across the State, while the State Government inaugurated a new 100-bed Isolation Center.

“The Delta State Government is glad to announce that another #COVID19 patient has been discharged. With five patients discharged yesterday, we currently have eight active cases in the state.”