Cross River State government has debunked reports of Coronavirus Index Case from the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, saying the state is still Covid-19 free.
In a press release signed by Chairman of COVID-19 Taskforce Response Team and State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Beta Edu said no case has been recorded.
Edu said an index COVID-19 case can only be confirmed with PCR and not the antibody Rapid Diagnostic test kits which the NCDC had said has very low sensitivity and therefore should not be used for COVID 19 diagnosis as it may produce several false-positive cases.
She said investigation has commenced on the information released as appropriate action will be taken after the taskforce findings especially as it concerns contact tracing.
