Kwara state University on Thursday debunked the rumour of detection of Coronavirus carrier in it campus.

Also, Kwara state government has also said that there is no Coronavirus in the state, saying,

“the state government wishes to affirm that Kwara has no confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19 as at this moment. The government is nonetheless putting in place all measures to keep the people safe at all times.“

KWASU in a reaction to a social media report that one of its students in Omowumi Hostel tested positive to COVID-19 on Wednesday said that non of it student had tested positive to the virus.

A statement signed by Hamidat Sulyman-Yusuf, head of Corporate Affairs of the Institution described the claim that the disease was detected in it clinic as stated in the report as false and in bad faith.

She said, “A report from KWASU Medical director says no KWASU student has presented with symptoms of CONVID-19. The school clinic does not have the facility to test for CONVID-19 more so the result of such test cannot be obtained in less than seven days.

“No student of Omowumi Hostel presented with symptoms similar to that of CONVID-19 today or any other day.

“Therefore, there is no directive that staff and students of the Institution should stay indoor”, the statement said.

Meanwhile, the state government said that there is no COVID-19 in the state.

The state Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Fatimah Ahmed  explained that public and private schools (primary and secondary) would be closed from Monday March 23rd 2020 as part of the efforts of the state government to contain the spread of Corona Virus pandemic (COVID-19) ravaging the world.

The closure order may be reviewed to include higher institutions later if the situation calls for it. All the school authorities across the state are to comply with this directive.

She said the government was aware that most schools ought to begin their second term examination next week.

Adding that “the government is compelled to prioritise public safety at this time of global pandemic.

For this reason, all schools (primary and secondary, private or public) should be shut by Monday. Children should be encouraged to stay at home.There will be future communications regarding impending statutory examinations such as the Secondary School Certificate examinations.”

The government called on the people to maintain the highest standards of personal hygiene and practice social distancing within the limits necessary for safety.

In short, everyone is advised to adhere strictly to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Protocols on COVID-19 and earlier advisory by the Kwara State Ministry of Health.

She said that in the event of any suspicion of any case, the public is advised to alert the appropriate authorities for necessary actions.

The government appeals to the people to avoid spreading unfounded rumour or sharing unverified information which could spike tension.

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She said that the state government has put in place all necessary measures to continue to enlighten the populace through constant media engagements, including radio jingles.

The synergy with the port authorities has been strengthened to ensure thorough screening of people coming into and going out of Kwara State while the state’s isolation centre has been fully equipped to take care of any eventuality.

She added that members of the public should contact these telephone numbers to report anything related to the pandemic: 08064369063, 090293978826.

“Finally, the state is on red alert as the world confronts this pandemic. Every stakeholder, including religious organisations, is urged to put public health above every other considerations.

Humanity needs all the help it can get at this trying moment and everyone is urged to do everything keeping in mind that the world is facing an emergency.