COVID-19 Arrives Cross River, 2 UCTH Staff Positive

The COVID-19 pandemic has been discovered in Cross River State, the only state in the country that until now has not been scorched by the global pandemic.

The discovery of five positive cases in the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) was confirmed by the Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Prof. Ikpeme Ikpeme in an internal memo pasted on several notice boards in the teaching hospital.

“The management of UCTH wishes to inform her staff and patients that COVID-19 tests performed on five samples from our hospital returned positive.

“Two of these samples came from our medical staff.

“This staff members have since made tremendous progress along the path of recovery and are doing well.

“The tests were performed using the PCR technique at the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control accredited laboratory located at Alex Ekweme University Teaching Hospital, Abakiliki.

“Management has duly informed the Cross River Government and other agencies of government.

“We wish to reassure our staff and patients that a positive COVID-19 test is neither a death sentence nor a reason for any fear or stigmatisation,” the CMD said.

The chief medical director in the memo charged hospital staff to abide by all COVID-19 guidelines as issued by the Federal and State Governments.

“As an institution of government, UCTH will continue to provide information and guidance, and take steps to protect our staff, patients and the community we serve.

“We, therefore, urge everyone to take personal responsibility and cooperate with the government and institutions in the ongoing fight against COVID-19, especially with the relaxation of the lockdown which can potentially translate into an increase in the number of cases.

“Management thanks the Federal Ministry of Health, the Cross River Government and Ministry of Health, her staff and patients for demonstrating commitment and leadership during a difficult time.”

Cross River State had until now prided itself as the only COVID-19 free state in the country.

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