Dr. Mordi Ononye

: 6 new confirmed cases, 29 patients discharged and 1 new recorded death.

UPDATE: The Secretary to the State Government of Delta State, Mr. Chiedu Ebie and the Commissioner for Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, have tested positive for .

Both officials exhibited mild symptoms of the virus and consequently subjected themselves to the test. They have been moved to an isolation centre, are stable, and responding well to treatment.

: 19 new confirmed cases and 5 patients discharged.

: 10 new confirmed cases and 4 patients discharged.

: 10 new confirmed cases and 5 patients discharged.

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The Delta State Government is glad to announce that another patient has been discharged. With five patients discharged yesterday, we currently have eight active cases in the state.

Today, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Mordi Ononye, announced that the test results of the 67-year old caucasian woman that slumped and died in Osubi, Okpe LGA of Delta State on Sunday has turned out negative.

Dr. Ononye further stated that the young man suspected to be the deceased’s boyfriend also tested negative to as samples of him were also taken for testing.

“I urge residents to comply with government’s directives on the various precautionary measures to protect ourselves from the disease. This is the only way to contain the pandemic,” the Commissioner said.

Today, the Delta Government announced that any citizen or resident that is seen in public without a face mask will be confined at one of the isolation centres in the state.

The Commissioner for Information, Charles Aniagwu, stated that this was part of the resolutions reached at a meeting of the Technical Committee for the Prevention of in Delta.

"We have the responsibility to protect our people; use of face masks which must be worn properly to cover the mouth and nose must be implemented,” the commissioner said.

Delta records 8 new cases of

Dear Deltans:

It is my pleasure to announce the discharge of two of the five patients in our state.

As we continue to monitor the recovery process of the other three active cases, I ask that you all continue to adhere to the precautionary measures and isolation directives we have put in place. Together, we will beat this.

Earlier today, I informed the people of Delta State that we have recorded six cases of in our state. While five of the patients are still in recovery at our case management centres, sadly, we lost one patient who failed to present himself to the authorities on time.

In this regard, I would like to thank the people of our great state for your understanding throughout this challenging period. With your cooperation and support, our lockdown measures have helped to limit the spread of this virus in our state.

As we gradually relax the restriction of movement, I must caution everyone that all is not yet ‘uhuru.’ Life, as we used to know it, is still a long way off, therefore, we must all brace ourselves to adjust to the new normal in our personal and professional capacities.

The Delta State Government has announced that it has recorded two new confirmed cases of . The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Mordi Ononye, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Asaba.

The two new cases, one female and one male, are from Uvwie and Udu LGAs. Both patients are in stable condition and are receiving treatment from our team of medical professionals at our isolation centres.

Citizens and residents of Delta State should note that as a precautionary measure to mitigate against the potential spread of the Corona Virus, the Delta State government has set up 12 holding facilities across the state.

These centers, which have been set up in accordance with NCDC guidelines, can be located at the following healthcare facilities:

1. General Hospital, Okwe;
2. General Hospital, Ogwashi Uku;
3. Central Hospital, Ughelli;
4. Central Hospital, Warri;
5. General Hospital, Bomadi;
6. Central Hospital, Sapele;
7. Central Hospital, Kwale;
8. General Hospital, Ekpan;
9. Central Hospital, Oleh;
10. General Hospital, Agbor;
11. Eku Baptist Hospital; and
12. Asaba Specialist Hospital.

Finally, if you or anyone you know may have been exposed to the Corona Virus, please contact the Delta State COVID-19 HOTLINES: 08033521961, 08035078541, 08030758179, 08031230021.

The Delta State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Mordi Ononye has urged Corps members to imbibe hygienic practices in order to keep themselves healthy and to curb the spread of viruses.

Dr. Ononye said this during his inspection of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Permanent Orientation camp, Issele-Uku, to ascertain the health measures that have been put in place to protect the health of Corpers.

“Corps members at the clinic must always be alert and protect themselves when providing medical care to patients. We have created holding centers across the 25 LGAs in the State and the rapid response team is on high alert in case of any emergency,” Dr. Ononye said.