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Eight medical staff of FMC, Abeokuta test positive for COVID-19 Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/06/eight-medical-staff-of-fmc-abeokuta-test-positive-for-covid-19/



By James Ogunnaike – Abeokuta No fewer than eight staffers of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Idi-Aba, Abeokuta have tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The affected staff consisted of medical doctors, nurses and an administrative staff. This was contained in a press statement issued on Friday by the hospital’s Head of Public Relations and Information, Segun Orisajo. Orisajo said the affected staff were part of the team which had contact with a two and half years old coronavirus positive toddler currently receiving treatment at the Centre’s Isolation ward. He added that the COVID-19 positive status of the affected FMC Abeokuta’s staff was detected during the round of contact tracing carried out by the hospital Infection Control Team. ALSO READ: Policeman dies of COVID-19 at FMC Abeokuta Nonetheless, none of the staff had so far shown the symptoms of coronavirus. The  Medical Director, Prof. Adewale Musa-Olomu said although none of the staff is asymptomatic, they have been asked to proceed on self-isolation and basic treatment commenced for them. He wished and prayed for the quick recovery of the staff even as he expressed confidence that they will soon return to their duty post. He reiterated his earlier assurances about the safety of the Centre, both for the workers and patients. Vanguard News Nigeria. Kindly Share This Story:FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsAppPinterestShare Related COVID-19: FMC Abeokuta confirms death of policeman May 10, 2020 COVID-19: Panic, as pregnant woman dies at FMC Abeokuta, Ogun State May 2, 2020 [ICYMI] Policeman dies of COVID-19 at FMC Abeokuta May 10, 2020 All rights reserved. This material and any other digital content on this platform may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, written or distributed in full or in part, without written permission from VANGUARD NEWS. Download Vanguard News App.   Technical Feedback: whatsapp 08023469027   READ our Privacy-policy and cookie policy. READ ALSO: Sometimes, I want her to reduce taking this type of picture -Anita Joseph Vanguard PROMOTED Do You Have Wrinkles? Remove Them Fast! InnoGialuron DBanj's rape allegation: The twists and turns Edo: How Obaseki emerged unopposed This will change the way Nigerians make money! Now anyone can do it online! ProfitExperts Ready to make money? Register and see how much you can make now! ProfitExperts A genius from Nigeria found a way to get rid of parasites forever! Read! Detox BREAKING: APC inaugurate Boms to replace Giadom RASHEED SOBOWALE View all posts by Rasheed Sobowale → PREVIOUS POST Ikeja Electric to begin implementation of new tariff July 1 Disclaimer Comments expressed here do not reflect the opinions of vanguard newspapers or any employee thereof.

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