The Children Ward of the Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Araba, Abeokuta, Ogun State has been shut down after a toddler tests positive to the coronavirus [COVID-19] pandemic.
The hospital’s Head of Public Relations and Information, Segun Orisajo, who confirmed the development, said the Children Emergency Ward, where the two-year-old was admitted, was being decontaminated.
He explained that the girl was admitted into the facility last week Sunday on account of breathlessness.
“Some investigations were subsequently carried out on her,” he said.
“Due to the persisted high temperature, she was isolated, hence no member of staff or other patients were unduly exposed.
“To confirm the initial suspicion by a team of caregivers, on the third day, she was screened for coronavirus while her treatment continued.
“The samples of her test returned positive for coronavirus few moments ago.
“The girl is already receiving treatment at the Centre’s isolation ward while the facility where she was initially admitted has been decontaminated.”
