Coronavirus: Ebonyi Shuts Govt Offices As Officials Test Positive

Governor Dave Umahi-led government has shut down government offices in Ebonyi State after some officials of the state government tested positive to Coronavirus.

This is coming after 75 people tested positive to COVID-19 out of the over 3,000 sample tests conducted.

The state government a statement released through Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Uchenna Orji, noted that 26 patients have been treated and discharged, while 49 cases were still receiving treatment and are in stable condition.

Orji further stated that some of the state Executive Council that is positive to the virus are currently receiving treatment and were in stable condition.

The commissioner said in order to ensure contact tracing, the state government directed that all government offices be shut for one week effective Thursday.

“All civil servants shall work from their respective homes within this period but shall leave their phones open to respond to official imperatives.”

“In view of this development, the state governor appeals to all sons and daughters of Ebonyi State who are living outside the shores of the state to avoid the risk of returning to the state, as records have shown that the positive cases hitherto recorded in the state were those who returned from the epicentre states.”

“All exco members and government officials, especially of the Ministries of Finance and Budget, are advised to undergo COVID-19 test within this seven days period.”

“The governor further advises that during this period of the closedown of government offices, all workers, especially from the two ministries aforementioned, should go into self-isolation.”