Coronavirus

Abia Declares Suspected COVID-19 Patient Wanted

Matilda Omonaiye/

The Abia Government has declared one Vincent Prosper wanted over suspicion of having contracted COVID-19.

The Commissioner for Information, Chief Okeiyi Kalu, made the declaration in a statement, yesterday.

Kalu said that Prosper is suspected to have contracted the disease from a neighbouring state before sneaking into Abia and went into hiding.

He said the man was wanted by the state Ministry of Health and the state inter-ministerial committee on COVID-19.

Kalu, who doubles as the Secretary to the committee, said that Prosper was last seen around 153, Azikiwe Road, in Aba, the commercial hub of the state.

He requested anyone with useful information on his whereabouts to call 0700 2242 362 or contact the State Commissioner for Health, Dr Joe Osuji.

He also appealed to all those who have had contact with Prosper to immediately contact the Abia COVID-19 Care Centre.

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