The Cross River State Government has clarified that there is no new spread of COVID-19 in the state following the recently confirmed single case, dismissing reports suggesting the emergence of additional infections.
The clarification was issued by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, in response to a report alleging that “10 more persons” had been identified with COVID-19 symptoms.
Ayuk explained that the individuals referenced in the report are not confirmed or suspected COVID-19 cases but are contacts of the earlier confirmed patient, identified through routine contact tracing procedures.
“As clearly stated during our press briefing in Calabar on April 21, there are no additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Cross River State,” the commissioner said.
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He stressed that none of the 10 contacts identified are currently showing symptoms associated with the virus, adding that they remain under observation strictly as a precautionary public health measure.
According to him, public health classification remains clear:
Contacts are persons who have had exposure to a confirmed case
Suspected cases show symptoms but are not confirmed
Confirmed cases are those who test positive through laboratory diagnosis
Ayuk further stated that the identified contacts have been placed under home isolation and are being monitored daily by health officials in line with established disease control protocols.
“This is a preventive measure and should not be misinterpreted as new infections,” he said.
The commissioner reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to transparency in public health communication, urging residents to rely only on verified updates from the Ministry of Health and disregard misinformation circulating on social media and unverified platforms.
He also reassured the public that the situation remains fully under control, noting that surveillance and preventive systems are actively in place to prevent any possible outbreak.
Residents were advised to continue observing basic hygiene and preventive health measures as part of routine public health practice.
