Health authorities in Cross River State have identified and isolated 10 persons following contact with a foreign national who recently tested positive for COVID-19.
The State Epidemiologist, Dr Inyang Ekpenyong, said the individuals were traced through ongoing surveillance after the index case was confirmed.
She added that the affected persons have been placed under restricted movement in their homes to prevent further spread of the virus.
“We’ve restricted their movements to their homes to prevent transmission to others,” she said.Ekpenyong added that the infected foreign national is currently receiving treatment at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital and is responding positively.
Moreso, health officials had earlier visited the individual’s workplace in Akamkpa Local Government Area as part of intensified contact tracing measures.
Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk, The state Commissioner for Health,reassured residents that the situation is under control, noting that all necessary public health protocols have been activated.
“COVID-19 is not peculiar to Nigeria. But we’re determined to contain it. There’s no cause for alarm,” he said.
Authorities urged continued adherence to preventive measures, including hand hygiene and face masks, noting that COVID-19 has not been fully eradicated globally.
