Kaduna State Government has taken drastic measures in curbing the spread of the deadly Coronavirus.
The state government announced that effective immediately, any individual seeking entry into Kaduna state is expected to undergo appropriate testing before they can be allowed into the state.
Dr Hadiza Balarebe explained that the state government sent a medical team to the airport, train stations and motor parks to test passengers who were coming into Kaduna.
The Deputy Governor explained, “At the motor parks and trains, our teams gave out fliers and handbills, detailing symptoms of the disease and what to do to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
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“People are also advised to cough or sneeze in a tissue paper or handkerchiefs and dispose them properly after use. Those that don’t have handkerchiefs or tissues should sneeze or cough into a sleeve of a bent elbow.”
She explained that the Infectious Disease Control Centre and public hospitals in Kaduna have been stocked with drugs and medical consumables, adding that doctors and health workers have been fully briefed on what to do in case of an emergency.
She assured that although there been no recorded case in the state, it is better to be safe as there is still no known cure for the disease.