COVID-19: Nursing mother who tested positive declared wanted in Edo

The Edo State Government has declared a nursing mother, who is said to have tested positive for Coronavirus disease, wanted.

The state governor, Godwin Obaseki, announced the declaration on Twitter Thursday.

Mr Obaseki named the runaway nursing mother as Amaka Okoro, whose baby, according to him, has also manifested symptoms of the deadly virus, has been unreachable since her result came out.

“One Mrs. Amaka Okoro, who tested positive for #COVIDー19 , is wanted for treatment,” the governor tweeted.

“She is a nursing mother, who has a baby that is already coughing. She lives at #2 Atoe Idubor Str, off 2nd Ugbor, Benin City.

“She has been unreachable since her results returned positive.

“Mrs. Okoro poses a threat to herself, the baby and the general public. Anyone with useful information on her whereabouts should please contact the relevant health and security agencies,” Obaseki added.