By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto
Sokoto State Commissioner for Health, Hajiya Asabe Balarabe, has announced that after the completion of the airlift of pilgrims back home, none of them from the state tasted for positive for Covid-19.
She said all the returned pilgrims were subjected to medical test and none of them was found positive
The commissioner however said some of the pilgrims were in feverish condition were given drugs.
Hajiya Asabe Balarabe commended the pilgrims for their cooperation during the screening exercise.
She said the provision of medicaments and logistics by the state government has greatly assisted toward the success of the exercise.
Public Relations Officer, Nura Bello Maikwanci, said the commissioner thanked the chairman, Hajji Reception Committee, Alhaji Ya’u Muhammad Danda and his members, permanent secretary of the Ministry Alhaji Abubakar Ahmed Walin Gagi, chairman House Committee on Health, Hon. Kabiru Dauda Tsitse and all the staff that participated in the exercise for their commitment and dedication which led to the successes recorded.
