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The Cross River State Government has identified and placed under isolation 10 individuals who had contact with a Chinese national linked to a recent reappearance of COVID-19 in Nigeria.
State health authorities said the individuals were discovered through an intensive contact-tracing exercise carried out shortly after the case was confirmed.
Speaking to journalists, the State Epidemiologist, Inyang Ekpenyong, explained that the affected persons had been promptly restricted to prevent any potential spread of the virus.
According to her, health officials extended their investigation to the workplace of the infected individual located in Akamkpa Local Government Area.
She said, “We’ve restricted their movements to their homes, so that they do not spread the symptoms to other persons.”
Ekpenyong further provided an update on the condition of the index case, noting that the patient is receiving care at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital.
She added, “As for the Chinese national, he is responding to treatment.”
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The epidemiologist used the opportunity to remind residents that despite the global decline in cases, COVID-19 has not been completely eradicated.
She urged the public to remain cautious by observing established safety measures such as regular hand sanitisation, wearing face masks, and adhering to medical guidance.
Earlier, the State Commissioner for Health, Henry Egbe Ayuk, confirmed the development and reassured residents that the situation was under control.
He noted that the state had swiftly activated its public health response systems to contain any possible outbreak.
Ayuk warned, however, that the risk of cross-border transmission remains a global concern.
He said, “COVID-19 is not peculiar to Nigeria. But we’re determined to contain it. There’s no cause for alarm.”
Authorities say surveillance has been intensified across the state, particularly in areas linked to the confirmed case, while health teams continue to monitor the isolated individuals.
The development has once again highlighted the persistent threat posed by infectious diseases in an increasingly interconnected world, even years after the initial global outbreak.
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