COVID-19: Why we're reluctant to impose total lockdown in Edo - Obaseki

The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has stated that his administration is reluctant to impose total lockdown on Coronavirus Disease , in view of the economic hardship the move will cause.

He said: “As at today , Edo State has eleven confirmed cases and sadly one death from COVID-19. Unfortunately, from the evidence we now have, the number of cases is likely to increase significantly in the next few weeks, unless we take very drastic actions now, to slow down the spread. He said: “Edo State government is very reluctant to have a total shut down of the state, because of the hardship it will cause to our people. However, if we are going to stop the spread of the virus, every person must be involved, it must be a shared responsibility. Government alone cannot stop it, without the active cooperation of the citizens.“The COVID-19 virus does not spread on its own. It is people who spread it when they move around.

“The Edo State government will shut down any hotel found to be hosting guests who travelled from outside Edo State and did not inform the COVID-19 response team to screen such guests. Vehicles with passengers not adhering to the social distancing regulations will be impounded and the driver will be prosecuted.”

“All government hospitals and primary healthcare centres will be used as screening centres to screen citizens who believe they may have been exposed or suspect that they may have symptoms of COVID-19. We have now completed the first set of training for all health workers in Edo State, who will man the screening and isolation centres.”

Able governor sir, as we all fight this epidemic together let us remember those working in government organization, that are not in pay roll, how can they cope? With children community teachers pay by students

The young governor is INTELLIGENT - POOR, SIMPLY

Mumu....... So states and countries that are locking down are stupid abi? Remember that Edo and italy are synonymous.

Ondo and Edo states is bounded territorially and will have their Guber Elections before the end of the year. That is self explanatory why there is no shutdown

D same way you refused to close schools until there was no way out, continue your unnecessary dillydally, but please don't lament later. As if hardship nor dey before

Hmmm, na wah o.

Fat lie Mr. Governor! You and Gov. Rotimi Akeresolu are simply playing ludo with lives of your people bcs of your second term bid! Good face

Hope you have the clinic to deal with cases when they arise

Go and face your state.

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