x

COVID-19: Policeman dies at FMC, Abeokuta

A policeman has died from the Coronavirus at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, Ogun state. His death brings to two, the number of patients that have died in the hospital within a week.

READ ALSO: Missing N19.63bn LG Fund: Ihedioha Asks Court To Stop Probe By Imo Assembly

Spokesman of the hospital, Segun Orisajo, said the policeman died three days ago but his test result came out Sunday morning.

According to him, all staff who came in contact with him are currently on self isolation.

He disclosed that five persons have tested positive, including a nurse and an administrative staff of the hospital.

Mr Orisajo added that the body of policeman is being prepared for release to his family for burial in strict compliance with the World Health Organisation’s guidelines.

Hot this week

16-Year-Old OAU Student Wins N1m at 2025 NCDMB National Essay Competition

By Amgbare Ekaunkumo, YenagoaA 16-year-old, 200-level Medicine and Surgery...

North Central Bleeding: Security Implications on the Seat of Power

By IDRIS ABUBAKARNigeria’s North‑Central region is bleeding under the...

FG to Review Private Security Companies Act to Meet Global Standards, Says Interior Minister

By Francis WilfredThe Federal Government has announced plans...

TCN Begins Maintenance on Aja–Alagbon 330kV Transmission Line in Lagos

By Jabiru HassanThe Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has...

Delta Lawmakers Endorse Tinubu, Oborevwori as Sole Candidates for 2027 Elections

By Anne AzukaServing and former members of the Delta...

Non-Indigenes Commend Gov. Uba Sani for Inclusive Governance in Kaduna

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaNon-indigenes in Kaduna State have applauded...

Nigeria Kicks Out 18m Malaria Cases Annually — FG

By Joyce Remi-BabayejuThe Minister of State for Health...

FCT Students Shine at China–Nigeria Cultural Festival

By Joyce Remi-BabayejuStudents from the Federal Capital Territory,...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img