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#COVID19: Jigawa State Government Converts NYSC Camp To Isolation Centre

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Jigawa State Government has converted Yakubu Gowon NYSC orientation camp and a three-Star Hotel into isolation centers for Covid-19 suspected cases.

Governor Muhammad Badaru announced this while inspecting the newly established isolation center in Dutse.

The Governor said the state government had established a well equipped 20-bed-capacity isolation centre with trained manpower.

According to him “Despite the zero case status of the state we cannot afford to be complacent, therefore government has taken measures to prevent the outbreak and manage the epidemic should it occur in our dear state.”

“In the situation where the 20-bed capacity isolation center might not be enough, the NYSC orientation camp and the three star Hotel would also be use as isolation centers,” he said.

The state government also suspended all public gatherings, including weeding, naming, mourning and closed schools and markets across the state.

Badaru said the action was aimed at protecting the public and prevent transmission and spread of Covid-19.

He urged people of the state to be patient and persevere through the difficult situations.

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