Nigeria news : Ekiti Confirms another case of Covid-19

Ekiti State government, on Wednesday, confirmed another case of Coronavirus, bringing the total number of patients in the state to two.

This came barely 48 hours after the index case was discharged, following three weeks of intense treatment at the state quarantine center.

The commissioner for Information, Muyiwa Olumilua, who spoke with journalists on the issue, said the Ministry of Health will brief the public on the second case in due course.

“Yes, this second case is confirmed. It was confirmed today (Wednesday ) and the victim has been put in isolation.

“We are assuring our people that there is no cause for alarm. We are taking all necessary steps to ensure that the disease doesn’t fester in our dear state.

“Part of the measures put in place is the total lockdown of the state, where movements are restricted to curb the spread.

“We salute the security agencies for ensuring that the lockdown order issued by Governor Kayode Fayemi is obeyed.

“We appeal to our people to complement the government’s efforts by staying indoors till April 12 and maintain personal hygiene of hand washing, use of sanitizers and maintain social distancing to curb the spread”, he said.