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COVID-19: Imo Govt Orders Closure Of Schools
Imo has joined the list of states closing down its primary, secondary and tertiary institutions as part of efforts to nip the spread of the Corona virus pandemic in the bud.
In a broadcast to the people of Imo State on Saturday, Governor Hope Uzodimma stated that he is taking elaborate steps to ensure that the health and wellbeing of Imolites remain priority of his administration.
He stated: “As a responsible Government, we have done our home work and I can assure you that there is truly no cause for alarm. All the necessary measures have been put in place to ensure that the virus does not find a breeding space in Imo State. Be rest assured that we shall not leave any stone unturned in ensuring that our people are safe, well protected by providing the necessary tool and expertise needed for maximum protection from Corona Virus pandemic.”
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A Corona virus Protection and Control Committee to be headed by Prof. Maurice Iwu was also inaugrated that would commence round the clock surveillance of all strata of the state for effective prevention and control of the disease.
To this end, Governor Uzodimma said that arrangements have been put in place to test all passengers arriving at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri for symptoms of the virus.
The Governor assured that “any passenger that manifests signs of the disease will first be taken to a bay that has been set up at the Airport for further examination. If confirmed that the symptoms are manifest, the passenger will immediately be taken to the test centres and if positive, quarantined at the isolation centre.”
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