Increase in number of COVID-19 cases among health workers worries Edo government

Edo state government says thirty-nine healthcare workers have been infected with the coronavirus disease in the last 72 hours.

Permanent secretary, Edo state ministry of health Osamwonyi Irowa, stated this during a news briefing in Benin City.

Irowa said case management for critical care is being strengthened to ensure effective management of severe cases of COVID-19.

He expressed worry over the increasing rate of infection among healthcare workers in the state who are critical to the fight against the spread of the disease.

The permanent secretary said it is important and necessary to ensure everyone is duly protected and comply with the COVID-19 protocols.