A’Ibom govt faults NCDC on five cases of covid-19

The Akwa Ibom State Government has insisted that nobody tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the state.

It faulted the report of the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) which on Wednesday indicated that five persons have tested positive to Covid-19 in the state.

It said there is a breach in the test and reporting procedure, insisting the Director of NCDC was not aware of the reported result announcement.

Commissioner for Health, Dr. Dominic Ukpong, stated these during a briefing with journalists after a long-drawn meeting with the State Incident Management Committee at Government House Uyo on Thursday.

Ukpong said the government has contacted the five reported positive cases in the state and they have not shown any symptoms of the disease.

He said the State Government was shocked to hear in the news that there are five positive cases of COVID -19 in the state.

The commissioner added that the Health Care Professionals in Akwa Ibom State have also appealed to the NCDC to ensure that all future tests are conducted following due process to maintain continued confidence in the process.

However, he enjoined residents and citizens to remain calm while observing all personal and respiratory hygiene guidelines earlier issued as well as adhere to the social distancing prescriptions.