3/40.
The model predicted that after the Edo first confirmed case on the 23rd, we will see 8 cases within the first 3 weeks, and a growth that could peak to about 500,000 cases in the last week of June except we take some actions.
The model predicted that after the Edo first confirmed case on the 23rd, we will see 8 cases within the first 3 weeks, and a growth that could peak to about 500,000 cases in the last week of June except we take some actions.
4/40.
This model has influenced and informed the strategic plan and framework which we have now designed. Our approach like with many other countries is to use data and evidence to take the steps and actions required to flatten the curve and reduce the prediction.
This model has influenced and informed the strategic plan and framework which we have now designed. Our approach like with many other countries is to use data and evidence to take the steps and actions required to flatten the curve and reduce the prediction.
6/40.
I am very proud of our the verycomprehensive governance and management framework, which is aligned to international best practices and global standardsbecause this is a fundamental requirement to tackle a pandemic of this nature.
I am very proud of our the verycomprehensive governance and management framework, which is aligned to international best practices and global standardsbecause this is a fundamental requirement to tackle a pandemic of this nature.
7/40.
We have achieved the following so far;
As our health workers are crucial if we are to win the fight against #COVID19, therefore we have emphasized; training, equipping and motivation of frontline health workers.
We have achieved the following so far;
As our health workers are crucial if we are to win the fight against #COVID19, therefore we have emphasized; training, equipping and motivation of frontline health workers.
8/40.
To date we have trained over 4200 healthcare workers who are now manning our screening, testing and treatment facilities. Apart from providing the safety and protection required, we have offered them life insurance and special allowances to continue to motivate them.
To date we have trained over 4200 healthcare workers who are now manning our screening, testing and treatment facilities. Apart from providing the safety and protection required, we have offered them life insurance and special allowances to continue to motivate them.
9/40.
Screening and Testing is key if we are to understand and have the required information to control the spread of this virus. Therefore, our goal is to screen a minimum of 500,000 of our citizens.
Screening and Testing is key if we are to understand and have the required information to control the spread of this virus. Therefore, our goal is to screen a minimum of 500,000 of our citizens.
10/40.
The first of the proposed 100 screening centers started operations last week in #Oredo LGA. 6 of these centers are Public Primary Healthcare Centers, and 4 are in private hospitals. This would be scaled up to all the 18 LGA in the State within the next 2 weeks.
The first of the proposed 100 screening centers started operations last week in #Oredo LGA. 6 of these centers are Public Primary Healthcare Centers, and 4 are in private hospitals. This would be scaled up to all the 18 LGA in the State within the next 2 weeks.
12/40.
We have also taken delivery of another PCR testing machine currently being installed at the Edo Specialist Hospital which we hope will also be ready within the next 2 weeks. This will give us the capacity to perform up to 1000 tests daily in #EdoState.
We have also taken delivery of another PCR testing machine currently being installed at the Edo Specialist Hospital which we hope will also be ready within the next 2 weeks. This will give us the capacity to perform up to 1000 tests daily in #EdoState.
13/40.
With massive screening and testing we will have sufficient information which is required to direct the decisions for proper management and control of the scourge.
With massive screening and testing we will have sufficient information which is required to direct the decisions for proper management and control of the scourge.
14/40.
I am also pleased to inform you, surveillance, contact tracing and line listing is very effective in all local governments in #EdoState. Every reported case is actively searched and Persons of Interest (POIs) are thoroughly followed up.
I am also pleased to inform you, surveillance, contact tracing and line listing is very effective in all local governments in #EdoState. Every reported case is actively searched and Persons of Interest (POIs) are thoroughly followed up.
15/40.
We have started treating patients in 3 of the 4 isolation centers in Benin City, Irrua and Auchi, which have a total capacity of 300 beds and 30 ventilators.
We have started treating patients in 3 of the 4 isolation centers in Benin City, Irrua and Auchi, which have a total capacity of 300 beds and 30 ventilators.
16/40.
Our operations involve huge logistic effort and coordination of more than 500 people trained to collect, process and distribute samples, supplies and palliatives.
Our operations involve huge logistic effort and coordination of more than 500 people trained to collect, process and distribute samples, supplies and palliatives.
17/40.
Up to 2,000 men and women from Federal and State security agencies are helping us to provide security for our health workers and residents whilst ensuring compliance and enforcement of our safety guidelines.
Up to 2,000 men and women from Federal and State security agencies are helping us to provide security for our health workers and residents whilst ensuring compliance and enforcement of our safety guidelines.
18/40.
Many of our people still do not believe that #COVID19 is real and therefore are not internalizing social distancing which is required to end this pandemic.
Many of our people still do not believe that #COVID19 is real and therefore are not internalizing social distancing which is required to end this pandemic.
19/40.
We have therefore organized our comms team to rally our people by undertaking massive awareness and raise the consciousness of citizens to accept personal responsibility to protect themselves and the community. We are utilizing all available media, - TV, radio, etc
We have therefore organized our comms team to rally our people by undertaking massive awareness and raise the consciousness of citizens to accept personal responsibility to protect themselves and the community. We are utilizing all available media, - TV, radio, etc
21/40.
The good news is that with the steps we are putting in place, I want to assure you that we are fully prepared to combat this pandemic and emerge from this crisis a stronger and more cohesive state.
The good news is that with the steps we are putting in place, I want to assure you that we are fully prepared to combat this pandemic and emerge from this crisis a stronger and more cohesive state.
22/40.
We'll continue to impose a partial lockdown for now and not totally shutdown the economy because of the untold economic hardships which a total shutdown will cause to our citizens. We will review our decisions based on evidence obtained from our mass screening and testing.
We'll continue to impose a partial lockdown for now and not totally shutdown the economy because of the untold economic hardships which a total shutdown will cause to our citizens. We will review our decisions based on evidence obtained from our mass screening and testing.
23/40.
We realise we need to do more social distancing at this time. Therefore, we are taking additional measures to ensure that people stay at home. Consequently, with effect from tomorrow 20th April an order prohibiting movement of people in #EdoState from7pm to 6am.
We realise we need to do more social distancing at this time. Therefore, we are taking additional measures to ensure that people stay at home. Consequently, with effect from tomorrow 20th April an order prohibiting movement of people in #EdoState from7pm to 6am.
24/40.
This order will be reviewed after 10 days when we have increased our screening and testing of our citizens. The security agencies, by this directive, are mandated to enforce total compliance by ensuring that movement is restricted at night across the State.
This order will be reviewed after 10 days when we have increased our screening and testing of our citizens. The security agencies, by this directive, are mandated to enforce total compliance by ensuring that movement is restricted at night across the State.
25/40.
All drivers and passengers of all vehicles bringing essential workers and commodities into the state will be screened by health professionals and triaged. We crave your indulgence to cooperate with them as we ensure the process is without much hitches.
All drivers and passengers of all vehicles bringing essential workers and commodities into the state will be screened by health professionals and triaged. We crave your indulgence to cooperate with them as we ensure the process is without much hitches.
