From: Ruth Yarnap,Bauchi
The Bauchi State Commissioner for Health, Dr Aliyu Maigoro has disclosed that the State has recorded a second case of confirmed positive coronovirus disease. The state’s governor, Senator Bala Mohammed already tested positive to the virus.
Dr Maigoro revealed this during a press conference on Wednesday while giving update on the virus in the state.
According to him, out of the 48 samples of high risk contacts taken, 37 are negative while 9 results are still pending and no deaths have been recorded.
He added, ” as at this time, we have taken 48 samples of high risk contacts to Abuja. Out of the results received, 37 are negative while we are still waiting for the results of 9 samples.
Dr. Maigoro said that the first case, is currently in isolation receiving medical treatment .
According to him, the second confirmed case is also in isolation receiving medical treatment and reaffirmed the readiness of the state government towards curbing the spread of the virus in the state.
He then called on corporate and other Non Governmental Organizations to assist the state government with the required machines for the treatment of the disease.