Tag: CO-VID 19
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COVID-19: Ortom orders deputy to undergo test
The Benue State Government on Saturday confirmed its first case of coronavirus disease otherwise known as COVID-19. Governor Samuel Ortom revealed this while briefing newsmen in Makurdi, the state capital, just after the announcement by the Nigeria Center for Disease Control. He gave the name of the patient as “Susan Okpe”, who returned from the…
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Benue records first COVID-19 case, takes proactive steps to curtail spread
The Benue Government on Saturday announced the state’s first case of COVID-19 in Makurdi, the state capital. Gov Samuel Ortom made the announcement at a press briefing in Makurdi shortly after an emergency meeting of the State Emergency Response Team (SERT), on COVID-19. Ortom said that the victim, one Ms Susan Ukpe, who tested positive…
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COVID-19: Access Bank to build 1000 bed centres
Access Bank is leading other corporate bodies to build four fully equipped 1000-bed centres. It also plans to fly in technical partners to train Nigerian doctors. In a statement, the bank’s CEO, Herbert Wigwe, said: “In addition to the safety measures we have put in place and extending continuity, we are also bringing in mobilisation,…