By CHARLES IWUOHA

The Virology Laboratory facility centre in Ebonyi State has commenced testing for coronavirus pandemic.

Governor David Umahi disclosed this on Tuesday during his periodic special broadcast at the New Governor’s office Centenary City, Abakaliki.

The Governor also stated that with the assistance of the Federal Government, reagents have been configured to fit into the screening machines owned by the State Government, and noted that eight suspected cases were examined and they tested negative and would be accordingly discharged.

The Governor also announced that holding/observation centres have been established in 6 locations across the state on equality of zones, adding that with the three treatment/isolation centres being put in place at check points at the various borders of the state, the state is battle ready to prevent the spread of coronavirus to Ebonyi State.

He further stated that the directive on closure of all borders, entry and exit points of the state as well as ban on gatherings of religious worshipers, movement of Vehicle and persons in and out of the state, drinking joints, burials, wedding ceremonies and other social events are still in force except those on essential services.

Umahi charged the political office holders at all levels and security agencies to ensure full enforcement of the directives of Government on the COVID-19 pandemic.