Rasaq Ibrahim, Ado-Ekiti
In the bid to strengthen the mechanism for combating the deadly coronavirus in Ekiti State, the Ekiti state government has deployed high voltage technology that would help to stem the spread of the pandemic.
Governor Kayode Fayemi who spoke while unveiling Ekiti State COVID-19 Response Hub, a Geographic Information System- based application said the state was adopting technology to further solidify his government resolve to battle COVID-19 headlong.
He stated that the response hub would support government’s efforts at mapping out the spread of the virus and identifying itinerary of positive cases in order to curtail incidence of community spread.
Affirming the confidentiality of users on the platform, Fayemi explained that the hub would also serve as a platform for residents to take “a self-assessment test to determined their risk of the infection while people with symptoms of the virus can report directly to the right channels for quick response without going to the hospital and endangering the lives of others.”
According to him, the hub which can be accessed via smartphones and other internet-powered gadgets on www.covid19.ekitistate.gov.ng would serve as a tool to map and manage the State’s medical facilities effectively and reach vulnerable population to provide effective interventions and palliatives.
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Fayemi further added that the interface offered a secured payment platform for direct donations to Ekiti State Resources Mobilisation accounts, a development he said, would enhance credibility and transparency of resources donated in the collective fight against the virus.
He called on the people of the State to utilize the hub to keep themselves abreast of information and useful tips on fighting the virus, “utilize the system also to report symptoms of COVID-19 you or any member of your community might be experiencing,” he urged.
He said: “I am pleased to unveil a Geographic Information System based application: EKITI STATE COVID-19 RESPONSE HUB. The hub, which can be accessed online, will be utilized to strengthen our response mechanisms in combating the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We are stepping up our fight against this deadly virus by using a technologically intelligent and interactive ecosystem.
The response hub will assist our efforts to map the spread of the virus, map and manage our medical facilities effectively and reach our vulnerable population to provide effective interventions and palliatives.
“The hub will also serve as a tool for Ekiti residents to take a self-assessment test to determine their risk of COVID-19 infection while people with symptoms of the virus can report directly to the right channels for quick response without going to the hospital and endangering the lives of others.
“This technological interface on COVID-19 will provide considerable advantage in combating the pandemic; I implore you all to access the hub, keep abreast with key information and useful tips on fighting the virus. Utilize the system also to report symptoms of COVID-19 you or any member of your community might be experiencing.”
While assuring resident of the state of his administration’s commitment to their well-being during this period, Fayemi implored them “to stay indoors, maintain social distancing, wash your hands always or use alcohol-based sanitizers and wear a face mask if you must go out. Together, we shall overcome this pandemic.”
The Governor who regretted the death of the third COVID -19 case in the state, a 29-year old pregnant woman, said government would take adequate care of the baby (that was delivered through caesarean session).
The Governor added that the doctor that attended to the pregnant woman at the private hospital was the only contact case that tested positive to the virus out of the 70 contact that had been established and tested.
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