University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) has confirmed the death of one COVID-19 patient as Edo state records three cases.
This was contained in a statement released by the Teaching Hospital’s Chief Medical Director, Prof. D.E Obaseki.
The statement confirmed that the two surviving COVID-19 patients were undergoing treatment while all the health workers who were exposed to the virus were in an isolation cemtre where they are being monitored.
Read the statement;
“University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) has so far received three patients who have been confirmed positive with COVID-19.
“The two surviving patients are currently being cared for by our dedicated staff in an isolation ward with restricted access.
“Prior to confirmation of their COVID-19 status, some of our healthcare staff were exposed to these patients whilst using only Personal Protection (surgical face-masks and gloves). Currently all staff who were exposed to these patients are asymptomatic and they are being monitored closely according to current guidelines.
“Further measures have been put in place to ensure that our staff are not unduly exposed to risks of infection with COVID-19 in the course of their providing care for patients who come to the hospital for various reasons.
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“Healthcare workers are on the front lines in this pandemic and therefore at a higher risk of being exposed than the general public. The management and staff of UBTH while ensuring standard precautions at all times to prevent the spread of this disease, crave the support and understanding of the general public as we fight this raging battle to contain and curb COVID-19.”
Prof. D.E Obaseki
Chief Medical Director, UBTH