The Cross River State Authorities has remoted a Chinese language nationwide on the College of Calabar Instructing Hospital over a suspected case of COVID-19.
The State Commissioner for Well being, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, confirmed the event on Tuesday in Calabar, saying the affected person is presently underneath strict medical remark and receiving therapy.
In response to him, the person arrived in Nigeria by way of Lagos on March 17, 2026, earlier than travelling to Calabar and continuing to a manufacturing unit in Akamkpa Native Authorities Space, the place signs have been first detected at an area clinic.
Well being authorities mentioned the case was instantly referred to UCTH, the place isolation protocols have been activated immediately.
The state authorities has additionally begun contact tracing and different emergency public well being measures.
Dr. Ayuk added that the state is working carefully with the Nigeria Centre for Illness Management to stop any potential unfold, assuring residents that the scenario is underneath management.
Officers from the World Well being Group within the state additionally confirmed strengthened surveillance and response programs.
Residents have been urged to stay calm whereas observing preventive measures resembling common handwashing, vaccination, and avoiding shut contact with suspected circumstances, as well being authorities proceed monitoring the scenario carefully.