The Government of Cross River State has reported an occurrence of COVID-19 within the state.
- Announcement: The disclosure was made today in Calabar by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Ayuk, during a press conference.
- Details: Authorities have not yet provided specifics on the patient’s condition or whether additional cases have been detected.
- Response: The Health Commissioner assured residents that surveillance and containment measures are being strengthened to prevent further spread.
This marks a significant development, as Cross River had previously maintained a low profile in Nigeria’s COVID-19 case reports.
