Taraba Apprehends Runaway COVID-19 Patient

Taraba state on Monday has confirmed the arrested of the positive COVID-19 patient who disappeared from the isolation centre where she and seven others were being treated last week.

The absconder by name Talatu Idris is said to have been apprehended and taken to the isolation facility.

State Commissioner for Health and Chairman of the state’s COVID-19 technical committee, Dr Innocent Vakkai disclosed this at a briefing in Jalingo, the state capital.

He explained that contact tracing has begun to reduce the reach of the virus in the state.

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He also pointed out that another round of test would on Wednesday be conducted for those who earlier tested positive for COVID-19 to know their current status.

He, however, refuted reports that schools and worship centres have been opened. According to him, ” our schools and worship centres remain closed while members of the public are urged to observe all precautionary measures outlined for safety during the two-day window allowed for movement in the state.”

He announced that the state would not accommodate Almajiri from any state who have not been tested by officials of the state they are sent from.

Taraba currently has 8 positive COVID-19 cases and has made wearing of face masks compulsory during the two days window period allowed for human and vehicular movement.