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ODSG SENSITISE CITIZENRY ON CORONAVIRUS...




The Ondo State government expressed the need for all stakeholders to join hands to prevent the outbreak of Coronavirus in the state.

The State Ministry of Health in a release signed by the state Commissioner for health, Dr. Wahab Adegbenro  said “following the outbreak of Corona virus in Lagos which is just some few-hours drive from Ondo, the state government has expressed the need to sensitize the citizenry on the looming danger.

 The disease known as Covid 19 is a new viral illness that was first detected in China late last year.

 Saying " Since then, the disease has spread to several countries above 50 as at today.It is characterized by a flu-like symptom of fever and cough which is often associated with shortness of breath and later, complicated by respiratory failure.” The Commissioner noted.

 While appealing to residents not to panic but to take certain actions which could help in the situation and they include:Maintaining hygienic environmental and health enhancing practices such as constant hard washing. Refraining from being in crowded gatherings, and Reporting any case of fever and flu to the nearest hospital, 


The health commissioner added that avoid self medication. reiterating that the heaIth and welfare of the people has always and will always be the priority of the present administration in the state.

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