JUST IN: Panic as Anambra monarchs undergo COVID-19 test | READ DETAILS
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Feb 04, 2021
As part of measures to stem the tide of the spread of the pandemic in the state, some traditional rulers in Anambra State have undergone COVID-19 tests.
The exercise was carried out by officials of the state Ministry of Health carried at the Traditional Rulers' Council chambers at the Government House, in Awka.
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This exercise has created anxiety among the royal fathers as they await their results.
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According to reports, the tests became necessary to ensure that the royal fathers were not infected by the virus as that would be dangerous for their subjects.
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Igwe Sunday Okafor, the Deputy Chairman of the council, speaking after the exercise, reminded his colleagues that COVID-19 was not a death sentence, adding that the test was key to early detection and would increase chances of survival.
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The monarch berated some Nigerians, who still believe that COVID-19 was not real and urged them to avail themselves of the test, which is free.
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The royal fathers promised to ensure full enforcement of COVID-19 guidelines in their communities while urging the state government to extend the COVID-19 testing to all the villages in the state.
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The officer in charge of Diseases Surveillance and Notification in the state, Mrs Nelly Dike explained that the second wave of COVID-19 appeared more deadly and expressed satisfaction at the turnout of the traditional rulers for the test.
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According to her, knowing the status of the traditional rulers would help to curb the spread of the virus in the various communities.
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