The Digest:
The Cross River government has recorded a new COVID-19 case involving a 53-year-old Chinese national working with Lafarge in Akamkpa LGA. The patient arrived in Nigeria on March 17 and developed symptoms on April 10, beyond the typical incubation window. He was transferred to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, where samples confirmed the infection. The state epidemiologist said the last confirmed COVID-19 case in Cross River was recorded in 2022. The emergency response unit has been activated, with contact tracing ongoing.
Key Points:
- The patient is receiving treatment and is reported to be doing well.
- Rapid response teams have been deployed to Akamkpa to contain the spread.
- Investigations suggest the patient may have contracted the virus within Nigeria.
- The WHO coordinator urged residents to observe preventive measures.
- There is no cause for alarm, according to the health commissioner.
Sources: The Cable, Vanguard
