300 test negative for COVID-19 in Taraba, last patient discharge

Three hundred persons whose samples were recently taken from Taraba State to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Abuja, have tested negative, Commissioner of Health, Innocent Vakkai, disclosed on Wednesday.

Vakkai, accompanied by the Commissioner of Information Danjuma Adamu and State officials of the NCDC, spoke at a press conference in Jalingo.

He declared: “Taraba has no active case of Covid-19 at the moment.”

Taraba residents, on lockdown, are in jubilation following news of their zero status of Coronavirus, it was learnt.

Vakkai, who heads the Task Force on Covid-19 in the State, said the samples of the 300 residents were gotten through “Contact Tracing.”

He explained that Taraba had only 18 positive cases but the patients have since been treated and discharged.

He said the Task Force on the pandemic was doing its best to maintain the zero status, adding that the State Government has provided a 100-bed facility at the isolation centre located in the NYSC Orientation Camp.

Governor Darius Ishaku expressed satisfaction after inspecting the 100 beds, said to be donated by Access Bank, it was learnt.

“The samples of all the 300 suspected cases, which we got through Contact Tracing, have tested negative.

“All the 18 cases previously reported were successfully treated and discharged. And no death was recorded during the process.

“At the moment, Taraba State has no active case of Covid-19.

“But our people must continue to wash their hands with water and soap regularly, use sanitizers, maintain social distancing, wear face masks, avoid handshakes and observe lockdown,” he said.

THE NATION

Comments

Taraba State University Joins ASUU Ultimatum to 21 Universities Over 2025 Agreement

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University (TSU) chapter, has joined 20 other state-owned universities placed on a 14-day ultimatum over the alleged non-implementation of key provisions of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement. The ultimatum was issued following resolutions reached at ASUU’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at the University of Abuja, where the union expressed concern over what it described as the “haphazard implementation” of the agreement. ASUU warned that the affected universities could face industrial action if the outstanding issues are not resolved within the 14-day window. The union authorised the affected branches to begin formal processes for strike action should their respective university authorities fail to address the issues. Taraba State University, Jalingo, was specifically listed among the 21 universities affected by the directive. Other institutions on the list include Nasarawa State Universit...

Truck Drivers Block Jalingo–Zing–Yola Road Following Dispute at NDLEA Checkpoint

Taraba Facts Truck drivers have reportedly blocked the Jalingo–Zing–Yola road following a disagreement with a soldier at an NDLEA checkpoint last night. The incident has disrupted movement along the major highway, leaving motorists and other road users stranded. As of Thursday morning, the road remains blocked, with the situation reportedly affecting the free movement of vehicles along the route. The circumstances surrounding the disagreement between the truck drivers and the security personnel remain unclear. Residents and road users are calling on relevant authorities to urgently intervene, investigate the incident and resolve the dispute to restore normal traffic. Authorities are also urged to ensure that the matter is properly addressed and that the safety and movement of commuters along the busy route are not further compromised.

Taraba Begins ₦5,000 Deduction for Teachers’ Permanent Identity Cards

The Taraba State Universal Basic Education Board (TSUBEB) has initiated a ₦5,000 deduction from teachers as part of arrangements for the production of Permanent Identity Cards for teachers across the state. According to UBEC, the identity cards are expected to strengthen staff records, improve security and enhance administrative efficiency in the management of teachers across Taraba State. UBEC further said the Permanent Identity Card project is also expected to assist the state government in developing an accurate and verifiable database of teachers. Such a database will provide Governor Agbu Kefas with reliable information on personnel within the basic education system and support more effective planning, monitoring and personnel management. The initiative is therefore expected to strengthen security measures, improve staff verification and provide a more efficient system for managing personnel across Taraba State’s basic education sector.

Taraba Facts

Search This Blog