Plateau state government on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 revealed that 29 health workers have tested positive for COVID-19.
The commissioner for health, Dr. Nimkong Lar disclosed that the state has recorded 198 confirmed cases of coronavirus, 114 recovered and were discharged but unfortunately, five deaths were recorded.
Lar also disclosed that a private hospital in the state was exposed to two COVID-19 patients who were admitted to the hospital for other health conditions. He further disclosed that as a result 17 staff of the hospital got infected with coronavirus and have been taken to the state’s isolation centre for treatment, while other staff members have been quarantined.
The commissioner said;
“COVID-19 Update, the NCDC says Plateau has 168 confirmed cases but results released now confirms we have 198 cases.
We decontaminated the hospital yesterday and have shut it down for public safety.
“We have also taken the 17 staff to the isolation centers for treatment.”
Plateau state’s commissioner for information and Communication, Dan Manjang also warned residents of the state to adhere to all health guidelines instituted to curb the spread of Coronavirus as anyone found to be violating the COVID-19 guidelines will be arrested and prosecuted.
