Kaduna state has now recorded it first death from the infectious disease of Coronavirus, out of the 35 cases recorded in the state.
Dr Amina Baloni,The state’s Commissioner for Health, said in a statement on Saturday that the deceased male patient was one of the three COVID-19 cases that were confirmed in the state on Thursday, April the 30th.
Moreover, According to Dr Baloni, the deceased was a retired civil servant with underlying medical conditions, who concealed his recent travel to Kano when he visited a public hospital and then a private hospital.
The patient was eventually admitted at the isolation centre with respiratory distress and problems where he died.
According to Dr Baloni, He said the man’s family had been informed of his death and has since been buried according to the burial protocol of the NCDC.
The commissioner also made it known that the testing of 167 almajiri children from Kano for COVID-19 pandemic has been completed and their results are being expected.
The commissioner appealed to citizens who suspect any symptoms of Covid-19 to avoid infecting others. Rather, they should adhere to the safety protocol of isolating themselves at home and contacting health officials.
She also Added;
“The Ministry of Health wishes to remind the general public of the importance of hand-washing, personal hygiene, social distancing and the avoidance of large gatherings in helping protect us all from Covid-19. Residents should wear facemasks when leaving their homes and should wash their hands when they return home”.
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