This was disclosed by the Commissioner for
Health, Dr. Tomi Coker in Abeokuta while reacting to the news in some quarters
where her earlier call for strict adherence to public health guidelines and
report of 15 new cases in the isolation centre was mistaken for the new strain
of the dreaded disease.
Coker said although some states have
recorded the new variant this is not the case in Ogun State to date.
She said that the need to adhere to all the
non-pharmacological guidelines of wearing face masks properly, washing hands
frequently, use of hand sanitizer, maintaining physical distance and refraining
from unnecessary social gatherings given the high transmission rate of the
Delta Variant is important at this period.
“Ogun State has not recorded any case of
the Delta Variant of Covid-19. The press release I issued was aimed at calling
for strict adherence to the stipulated guidelines considering the increase in
the cases we are experiencing nationwide at the moment.
“The first phase of the vaccination
campaign has been concluded. However, the second phase is about to commence and
we urge all those yet to be vaccinated to present themselves at the nearest
vaccination centre for their first and second dose. It is well established that
the vaccines are safe and effective in protecting us and loved ones,” Coker
pointed.
The Commissioner assured that the Ogun
State Ministry of Health is monitoring the trend and will not fail to give
regular updates from time to time.