COVID-19: Akwa Ibom Govt disputes positive results (SEE REASONS)
Afnews Editor
Apr 02, 2020
Akwa Ibom state government have expressed shock to the 5 positive COVID-19 cases in the state as announced by NCDC.
In a press release made available to AFNews and signed Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Dominic Ukpong , he revealed that they observed a disturbing breach in the test and reporting procedure and that the state only heard about the positive cases on the news.
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He also further revealed that the Director General of National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) was not even aware of the reported result announcement. Based on his stated irregularities, the state is demanding for a second test to confirm the results again.
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READ FULL PRESS RELEASE:
AKWA IBOM STATE COVID 19 UPDATE 3.0
PRESS RELEASE
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Sequel to the news report about the positive testing of 5 hitherto suspected cases of COVID -19 in Akwa Ibom state, we wish to state as follows, that;
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1. We observed a disturbing breach in the test and reporting procedure.
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2. Akwa Ibom State Government only heard about the test results in the news.
3. The Director General of National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) was not aware of the reported result announcement.
4. All 5 reported positive test cases have been contacted and they have showed no COVID-19 symptoms.
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5. While the tests were being processed in NCDC approved test facilities, all suspected cases were held in isolation.
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6. Several sample batches have been previously sent for testing from Akwa Ibom State and they all returned negative results.
7. Owing to the irregularities observed in the testing and reporting procedure, Health Care Professionals in Akwa Ibom State have called for an immediate reconfirmation test on the 5 reported cases.
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8. The results will be made public; following due process.
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9. Health Care Professionals in Akwa Ibom State have also appealed to the NCDC to ensure that all future tests are conducted following due process in order to maintain continued confidence in the process.
10. Residents and citizens are enjoined to remain calm while observing all personal and respiratory hygiene guidelines earlier issued as well as adhere to the social distancing prescriptions.
11. The Enforcement Committee of the Quarantine and Restriction of Movement Regulations 2020 have been mandated to see to the full operation of the provisions of the regulations.
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12. The Incident Management committee will continue to meet on a daily basis to review and analyze the situation while updates will be provided as and when due.
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Together, we can stop the spread of this pandemic.
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Let's be safe; let's stay safe.
Signed:
Dr. Dominic Ukpong
Hon. Commissioner
Ministry of Health
April 02, 2020
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