By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed a case of COVID-19 in Cross River State, assuring the public that the situation is under control.
In a statement issued by the Director-General of the agency, Dr. Jide Idris, said the confirmed case is currently the only one recorded and has been isolated in line with national treatment guidelines.
According to the NCDC, the patient is in stable condition and responding to treatment.
The agency said the Cross River State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the NCDC and development partners, has activated response measures, including contact tracing, surveillance, and infection prevention and control protocols.
“All identified contacts are being followed up appropriately, and there is no evidence at this time of widespread transmission,” the statement noted.
The NCDC added that routine surveillance for COVID-19 and other respiratory infections remains active, noting that the detection of the case demonstrates that monitoring systems are functioning effectively.
It advised members of the public to maintain good hand and respiratory hygiene, stay at home and seek medical care if unwell, and rely on information from official public health authorities.
The agency assured that it will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as necessary.
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