Stemming Covid-19 Second Wave: FCT Minister Tours Idu Isolation/Treatment Centre

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As part of the FCTA’s commitment to effectively fight the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello on Tuesday undertook a tour of the Idu Covid-19 Isolation and Treatment Center in the territory,

 Bello, who was accompanied by senior staff of the Health and Human Services and Social Development Secretariat, said that the tour was arranged to reconfirm the functionality of all the COVID-19 Isolation and Treatment Centers in light of the break out of the second wave of the pandemic.

The minister at the end of the tour expressed satisfaction with the efforts of the Health and Human Services Secretariat in the management of the center adding that the facilities in the center are being upgraded to accommodate patients who might require further treatment such as use of oxygen.

The Acting Secretary of the Health and Human Services Secretariat, Dr Muhammed Kawu in his remarks said that the centre was fully functional as it had in place a 20 bed ward for patients that might require more intensive interventions.

Kawu revealed that the staff of the center have been fully trained in the management of COVID-19 following the first wave and are being deployed to the center.

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He also reminded residents that the second wave of COVID -19 appears to be more severe than the first wave as more patients now  require more intensive care just as  some have succumbed to the disease.

The Health Secretary called on residents to continue to maintain all the preventive measures as released by the relevant health and medical authorities.

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Taofeek Olayemi Lawal is a senior correspondent with 9News Nigeria. Reporter for Women Advancement For Economic & Leadership Empowerment Foundation in Africa (WAELE). He has over 10 years experience in journalism and served as Senior Correspondent for LEADERSHIP Newspaper Abuja as well as Champion Newspaper Limited, Lagos. Contact Taofeek Olayemi Lawal by email or phone call. Phone: +234 805 307 4114, 081 0464 0001 Email: sportsesho@yahoo.com

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