COVID-19: No Cure Yet, Only Symptoms Are Managed -Gov Abiodun Reveals
By ABIODUN JIMOH, ABEOKUTA
Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has revealed that there is no cure yet for the treatment of deadly coronavirus pandemic, but that only symptoms are being managed.
Equally, he noted that after all considerations, his administration is constrained to take the painful but necessary decision to continue the eased lockdown of Ogun State for another one week till Sunday, 31st, May, 2020.
Prince Abiodun made this revelation while briefing newsmen about the activities of Ogun State government to curb further spread of Covid-19 pandemic, held at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta on Friday, May 22nd, 2020.
He stated that what the state government did was to adopt the ‘See and Treat’ protocol which commenced the immediate treatment of anybody who presents with symptoms, even as the sample is taken for testing and result awaited.
He said: “As you are aware, there is no cure yet for the virus, only the symptoms are managed. The ‘See and Treat’ protocol is practical and prevents the symptoms from worsening.
“We encourage our people to boost their immune system by ensuring regular intake of foods and vegetables that are rich sources of natural minerals such as vitamin c, garlic, and ginger.
“Though these are not cures for the virus, but are known to be helpful in boosting the immune system.”
In another development, he affirmed that as a reliable government, they would continue to be guided by science and analyses of all available data and feedback from the field to review the measures in place. As this pandemic is an unprecedented global pandemic.
He stressed: “We also monitor and learn from the experiences in other climes, particularly experiences related to phasing the ease of lockdown. I have to state that after all considerations, we are constrained to take the painful but necessary decision to continue the eased lockdown of Ogun State for another one week till Sunday, 31st, May, 2020.
“As we have always maintained the delicate balance between lives and livelihood, we will continue to have our window of relaxation, from 7am to 5pm on Monday, 25th May, 2020; Wednesday, 27th May, 2020 and Friday, 29th May, 2020.
“We must also bear in mind that the daily curfew from 8pm to 6am and the ban on non-essential interstate travel as directed by Mr. President still stand.
“The current phase of the eased lockdown will terminate on 31st May. The second phase, which will commence from the 1st of June, will be accompanied with a further ease of the lockdown and expansion of the windows of relaxation.
“The guidelines and details will be provided in due course. In the meantime, another round of the distribution of the palliative to cushion the effect of the COVID-19 measures will commence over the weekend.
“I am not unaware of the great discomfort, inconveniences and even deprivations the lockdown, even with the ease and windows of relaxation, have foisted on us all. But the measures to combat COVID-19, as unpleasant as they are, are the price we all need to pay to stay alive, beyond this period. These trials shall pass.
“The unpleasant truth is that only those who are alive can pursue their dreams or economic activities.”
“Therefore, I wish to enjoin all citizens and residents of Ogun State to observe all the announced measures so that together we can prevent the continued transmission of COVID-19 and flatten the curve in Ogun State, and by extension, the whole country.
“At this point, I must also continue to commend all our state healthcare workers and other frontline officers; and all the various security agencies and journalists for their continued vigilance, devotion, resilience and patriotism.
“You have continued to put your lives on the line to protect the rest of us. We appreciate you and we pray that God will continue to protect you in the line of duty to humanity.
“I must also appreciate the various individuals and organisations that have continued to partner and support us in managing the pandemic and mitigating the eff
