An SS 3 student sitting for West Africa Examination Council, WAEC, examination has tested positive for COVID-19 in Akwa Ibom.
Governor Udom Emmanuel disclosed this on Monday August 24, 2020 during a media chat in Uyo.
The governor revealed that the student, who is asymptomatic, will not miss out on any school activity despite being infected with the potentially deadly virus.
Governor Emmanuel also disclosed that over 100,000 face masks, sanitisers, and all the COVID-19 support has been provided to the schools writing the examination across the state.
The governor said;
“We have tested over 100 students and it is only one young man that tested positive for COVID-19 in the state.
“We did what we ought to do medically; I want to believe that by now, the young man should be okay.
“All of them are in excellent health condition because we have put everything in place to ensure that the students are quite safe.
“I have directed all my Special Assistants to go to all the schools and monitor the level of compliance with the COVID-19 safety protocols and give us first-hand reports in case of any emergency.
“Students observed all COVID-19 protocols before starting their examination. We want to make sure our students are safe even while writing the examination.
“Based on the report I have, I think the students are doing well; it is left for them to reciprocate by giving us excellent WAEC result.”
