David Famuyiwa, chairman of Agbado/Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos State, has shutdown Meiran Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) after medical staff tested positive for coronavirus.
Famuyiwa also ordered the immediate contact tracing for the affected staff, patients, colleagues and associates who visited the facility in the last few days.
The affected staff has been isolated and would be there to receive treatment until a new test returns negative.
The council chair, in a statement by his chief press secretary, Mosunmola Olabige, on Sunday, said the closure of the medical facility was a better way to prevent the spread of the deadly virus.
The council boss has, meanwhile, advised the community members to take responsibility for their health by avoiding social events that attract large gatherings in the state.
According to him, adhering strictly to the laid down guidelines on use of facemasks, regular hand washing and use of sanitisers must be keep to always.
Famuyiwa added that residents should endeavour to maintain adequate social distancing while in public places, saying, this will help us to flatten the curve of the pandemic.
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