COVID-19: C/River Commence Free Drive-in Sample Collection, Testing At Lawrence Henshaw Memorial Hospital (IDH)

The Cross River state Government has commence free Covid-19 sample collection and testing at the Lawrence Henshaw memorial Hospital, Calabar. This was contained in a statement signed by the Health Commissioner, Dr. Betta Edu.

In a statement signed by Dr Betta Edu, the State Commissioner for Health and Chairman, CRS COVID-19 Response & Taskforce; reads...

“To strengthen our response to the pandemic while curtailing the spread of the virus, the government of Cross River State has made testing of Coronavirus free at NCDC approved laboratory in the state.

“The Cross River State COVID-19 Response and Taskforce is thereby calling on citizens having symptoms related to Coronavirus to avail themselves for testing at Lawrence Henshaw Memorial Infectious Disease Hospital, Calabar Road by Edgerley

“While it is important to get yourself tested if you have signs or symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 or you have made contact with persons who have tested positive then you should test,not everyone should test.

“That said if you have symptoms such as cough, fever or difficulty in breathing, lose of taste and smell immediately call the Coronavirus Helpline Numbers for queries or support. You can also walk through or drive through and get tested. Get free COVID-19 test by following the steps below:

“Step 1: Call the COVID-19 helpline number 08031230527(Toll-Free) and report your symptoms.

“Step 2: If you qualify as a case for COVID-19 testing as per the protocol, then you will be tested at a government-approved NCDC lab only.

“Step 3: You can get free COVID-19 tests at our laboratories designated by the Government of Cross River State Beginning with the Lawrence Henshaw Memorial Hospital (IDH) calabar.

“The General public is hereby advised and encouraged to take responsibility, seek help if sick and protect themselves by using face mask always. We must avoid stigmatization of positive cases which could prevent people from seeking care on time. COVID-19 is not a death sentence! Get tested now.