Fear Grips As FMC Records Fresh Covid-19 Cases In Ogun
Reporting reaching Nigeria standard News has it that Federal Medical Centre Idi – Aba Abeokuta in Ogun state has recorded two new cases of coronavirus
The Head of Public Relations of the hospital, Mr Segun Orisajo said this in a statement signed by him which was made available to newsmen in Abeokuta on Tuesday.
Orisajo submitted that the two cases who were adult males presented at the Centre’s Accident & Emergency unit on Saturday , May 16, saying both of them were from Lagos axis.
He said, In adherence to the triage protocol put in place as part of the control measures, the two patients were immediately isolated from other patients.
“In confirmation of the earlier suspicion by the care givers, the results of their samples returned a few minutes ago positive.
He added that they have made arrangement to move the patients to the Ogun State Isolation Centre, Ikenne.
Meanwhile, the Medical Director, of FMC, Prof. Adewale Musa- Olomu , reiterated his earlier appeal to members of the public not to panic, saying there was nothing to worry about.
He maintained that all the personnel who treated those patients took necessary precautionary measures.
According to him,the centre at the moment is not in short supply of Personal Protective Equipment for our personnel.
” At the same time we ensure the utmost safety of all patients who come to our Centre for medical and health care services.
” On the latest new cases, I wish to assure our Staff and users of our facility that the Management is on top of the situation ”
