Coronavirus: 40 isolated individuals have been discharged, says Ogun State Health Commissioner

The Ogun State Government has disclosed that the people under insolation since the index case for Coronavirus was confirmed have been allowed to reunite with their families.

Penpushing reports that, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, who made this known  explaining that the state government has succeeded in containing the disease, adding also  that the Nigerian who tested positive for the disease having had contact with the index case, has tested negative.

The Commissioner urged the general public to remain calm while they adhere to necessary personal and respiratory hygiene rules, pointing out that whoever has fever, difficulty in breathing, and cold should go to government health facility for urgent medical attention.

Penpushing further reports that, Coker while thanking the World Health Organisation ( WHO), Nigeria Center for Disease Control ( NCDC), officials of the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders,added  that the present administration in the State will continue to prioritize Public health.

The commissioner  said that  effort during the outbreak was commendable,and  called on members of the public to report any suspected case to the State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on 0818 897 8392 or 0818 897 8393