The Kaduna State Ministry of Health has said that it regrets to confirm that five new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the state.
This was contained in a statement signed today by the Commissioner of Health, Dr. Amina Mohammed-Baloni in Kaduna.
It said, with the development, there are now nine active cases in the state.
“The new cases are among almajirai who were recently repatriated from Kano.
“The contacts of the new cases are bring traced do that they can be monitored and tested if they meet the case definition.
“The new patients have been moved to the Infectious Diseases Control Centre, the state’s premier isolation centre. Our medical professionals are treating them with the same high standards and we wish all our nine active cases speedy recovery,” the statement said.
The statement informed that testing capacity has improved in the state.
“Two labs, one each in Kaduna and Zaria, have been accredited by NCDC to conduct Covid-19 tests,” it said.
The Ministry of Health reminded the general public of the importance of hand washing, personal hygiene, social distancing and the avoidance of large gatherings in helping protect all from COVID-19.
” It is important to stay home, stay safe and save lives,” it said.
