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Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, disclosed today March 28th, that the index case is a lady, identified as Susan Okpe, who recently returned from the UK.
The governor said that the patient is presently undergoing treatment.
Samuel Ortom informed the public that the name of the patient was disclosed so that anyone who might have had any contact with her within the last two weeks, should come forward for testing and isolation.
The Governor also appealed to residents of the state not to stigmatise the patient in this crucial period, rather support her and anyone who may have had close contact with her.