By Bassey Anthony, Uyo
The Akwa Ibom State government has ordered one million doses of vaccines to enable it combat the Delta-Variant of the COVID-19 pandemic which has claimed three lives in the state in the past three weeks.
Governor Udom Emmanuel spoke during a family thanksgiving service organised by the Permanent Secretary, Government House, Dr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Adiakpan.
The thanksgiving service was held at St. Paul’s Cathedral, The African Church, Ibibio South Diocese, Afaha Ubium, in Onna Local Government Area of the state.
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Emmanuel advised citizens to ignore rumours and go for vaccination against COVID-19 and adhere strictly to safety and prevention protocols to stay safe.
He said “Please I want to raise a strong warning, whether you believe it or not, this COVID-19 is real, please, protect yourself, and don’t take it for granted, simple hygiene can help you a lot.
“We are also ordering new sets of vaccines, don’t mind what they are writing take that vaccine. We are trying, one million vaccines should be coming in, please let people take especially if you are above 40-years.”
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