Ajaokuta Medical Centre Shut Down Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

By Moses

Management of Ajaokuta Steel Company has reported its index case of coronavirus and has, therefore, shut down its medical centre, Ajaokuta Hospital for decontamination.

This was according to a statement issued and signed on Friday by the hospital’s Deputy General Manager, D.Y. Salisu.

The statement read, “You may be aware that a case of Covid-19 had been confirmed at the Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited Medical Centre. The victim had since been moved to the Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja under the watch of relevant agencies.

“The hospital will be shut down for services effective 12 noon, Friday 7th August 2020.

“In line with Nigeria Centre for Disease Control protocol and guidelines, all contacts have been directed to proceed on self-isolation for 14 days and the entire hospital will be decontaminated to prevent further infection and community spread.”