The Cross River State Government says it has identified and isolated 10 individuals who had contact with a Chinese national linked to a new COVID-19 case in the country.
The state epidemiologist, Inyang Ekpenyong, said the individuals were traced during contact tracing efforts by health officials.
She explained that her team also visited the patient’s workplace in Akamkpa Local Government Area. According to her, the affected individual is currently receiving treatment at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital and is responding well.
“We’ve restricted their movements to their homes to prevent further spread. As for the Chinese national, he is responding to treatment,” she said.
Ekpenyong reminded the public that COVID-19 has not been completely eradicated, despite first emerging several years ago. She urged residents to maintain preventive measures such as regular hand hygiene, wearing face masks, and following health guidelines.
