Eight staffers of federal medical centre abeokuta test positive for coronavirus

Eight staffers of Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta have tested positive for the novel corona virus, following a contact with 2 year old patient who is currently receiving treatment at the centre’s isolation centre.

Penpushing reports that, the institution Public Relations Officer, Segun Orisajo disclosed this in a statement on Friday, adding that the affected staff consisted of  Medical Doctors ,Nurses  and an Administration staff.

The hospital spokesman said coronavirus positive status of the affected staff was detected during the round of contact tracing carried out by the hospital Infection Control Team.

The  statement said Medical Director of the hospital,Prof   Adewale Musa-Olomu said although none of the staff is asymptomatic ,they have been asked to proceed on self isolation  and basic  treatment commenced for them.

The Medical Director wished and prayed for the quick recovery of the staff  even as he expressed confidence that  they will soon return to their duty post, reiterating his earlier assurances about the safety of the centre, both for the workers and patients.