No issues with COVID-19 vaccines storage in Ekiti – Commissioner

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The Ekiti State Government has debunked the rumour that some COVID-19 vaccines are spoilt due to the lack of electricity supply in the state.

Dr Oyebanji Filani, the State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, made the denial in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ado-Ekiti.Filani noted that the rumour making the rounds in some quarters on the vaccines being spoilt is not only false and unfounded, but also meant to misinform the general public.“The vaccines are being stored in the State Cold Store in line with the appropriate guidance and requirements on vaccine handling and storage.

“As at 12 noon Thursday, the 16th of September, 2021, Ekiti State has exhausted her first dose of the Moderna vaccines with 47,839 persons vaccinated.“This is in addition to over 70,000 persons who have received the first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine. The Commissioner said information on the COVID-19 response in Ekiti State, including vaccination, could be obtained from the Ministry of Health and Human Services through the Office of the Honourable Commissioner for Health.He maintained that the health and safety of the good people of Ekiti remains a top priority for the Dr Kayode Fayemi administration.

 

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