Abia COVID-19

Abians are reminded that corona virus is still ravaging nations of the world. In Abia State, government have put in place a lot of measures to mitigate the spread of the deadly disease. It is therefore, important that Abians continue to…

Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, today flagged off the coronavirus (COVID-19) community surveillance and testing program which is aimed at breaking the chain of transmission in the state and stem community spread of the disease.…

The Abia State All Progressive Congress (APC) has advised residents of Abia State to put on their cap of wisdom and apparel of obedience while celebrating Easter so that they will not veer off the precautionary measures put in place to…

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has ordered the state inter-ministerial committee on COVID-19 pandemic to commence distribution of palliative materials to citizens, including food, sanitizers and protective face masks, to all the 17…

These are pictures emerging from Umuahia, the capital city of Abia State. As earlier reported by AFNews, Abia State is on a one week lockdown due to the COVID-19 or Coronavirus pandemic.  SEE PICTURES:

1. All commercial vehicles including tricycles (Keke) are banned from moving within our state except those carrying food items. 2. Lockdown starts 12.01am on Wednesday, 1st April, 2020, and will last for an initial one week (7 days) before…

Abia State Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu have stated that before anyone can be tested of COVID-19 or CORONAVIRUS in the state, the person needs to meet the World Health Organization (WHO) and Nigeria Center for Disease…

Abia State government have decided to shut down all land borders effective from 4am on Sunday, 29th March, 2020. READ FULL PRESS RELEASE: Press Release Closure of Abia State land borders Following the recommendation of the state’s…

As the COVID-19 pandemic increases in Nigeria, Abia State Government is embarking on a total lock down of the state on Wednesday, 1st April, 2020. Based on a Press release made available to AFNews, the move is to combat the virus that is…

The enlarged Inter-Ministerial Committee on Coronavirus set up by Governor Okezie Ikpeazu met today to review progress made to prevent the disease from afflicting the state as well as put in place control and mitigation plans in case of an…