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Akwa Ibom state government has been commended for “taking the bold and courageous step” to have their citizens tested for the coronavirus disease – the result of which yielded five positive cases.

In a statement signed by Grace Anderson, coordinator of one of the groups, Coalition of Healthcare Professionals based in Atlanta, Georgia, the group commended the governor, for “taking the pace”, especially with the test kits the state has acquired as well as 13 ventilators.

“We urge other state governors to take the lead from Governor Emmanuel and allow their citizens to be tested. Let me say here that being tested positive is not a death sentence,” the statement read .

“Akwa Ibom State Government was able to achieve this, because they were prepared for the any case that may be positive and this is highly commendable.

“We have been reliably informed that the five positive patients who themselves are medical professionals are currently showing mild symptoms of the disease as a result of the proactive steps taken by the State Governor.”

The health professionals urged Akwa Ibom people to abide by basic instructions from the government to stay safe from the pandemic.