Anambra discharges index Coronavirus patient

Anambra state has discharged its index Coronavirus patient after testing negative twice to the coronavirus.

The state governor, Governor Willie Obiano made the declaration on Wednesday in Awka while giving an update on the fight against the pandemic in the state.

“In my last address, I informed you that the first post-treatment test of the COVID-19 index case in Anambra state had returned negative.

“Today, I am delighted to tell you that the second test on our index case has also returned negative, following the NCDC protocol on COVID-19.

“Therefore, I have asked the Commissioner for Health to discharge him from our Protective Care Center.

“We have also made some arrangements to decontaminate his home to ensure that there is no further incident,” he said.

On contact tracing, Obiano said the samples of the remaining 36 people that had direct contact with the index case had been submitted for testing.

He said in its bid to re-strengthen strategies against the spread of COVID-19, the government had made the use of face masks by residents compulsory.

“From today onward, it has become compulsory to wear face masks in Anambra state. Anyone who is seen outside his home without a face mask shall be guilty of breaking the Anambra state protocol on COVID-19.

“This principle shall be enforced by all traditional rulers, religious leaders, women leaders, market association leaders, youth association leaders and every community leader that has influence on our people.”