Ifeanyi Aniagoh, aide to Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State, has reacted to the reports that the State index case of Coronavirus went missing.
The reports published earlier by this Platform quoted SaharaReporters as stated that The patient, who came into the state from Lagos and was tested after showing signs of the virus, has been on the run for several hours now.
Reacting to the reports, Mr. Aniagoh said the “The index case is being treated at the designated Protective Care Centre in Anambra. He is not on the run”.
This story is false.
The index case is being treated at the designated Protective Care Centre in Anambra. He is not on the run.
Please shun #FakeNews; especially in this difficult time.#COVIDー19 #COVID19Anambra https://t.co/zoMqzoVkU2
— Ifeanyi ANIAGOH (@IfeanyiAniagoh) April 11, 2020
Commissioner for Transport in the state, Christian Madubuko, in a statement on Saturday said persons, who disobey the motor parks closure order would “incur the wrath of the government”.
“The Ministry of Transport wishes to inform all owners and managers of public and private parks in Anambra State that all parks are hereby closed.
“This is to ensure the containment and spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state.
“Please, all concerned must adhere to this directive with immediate effect.”