Albert Camus once said, “Pestilence is so common, there have been as many plagues in the world as there have been wars, yet plagues and wars always find people equally unprepared. When war breaks out people say: It won’t last, it’s too stupid.” Looking at the recent statistics, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to expand. As
By Jonathan Ugbal Entrepreneurs and politicians are beginning to step into the fight against the SARS – CoV-2 pandemic ravaging the globe as more donations to help curb the spread are pouring in. In north and central Cross River state, residents say the directives of governments are partially enforced especially despite assurances of the state
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River State Commissioner for International Development Cooperation, Dr. Inyang Asibong has urged the people of the State to be patient and adhere to various Government interventions that is bringing succour to their homes at Easter and beyond. In a special message signed to commemorate the 2020 Easter celebrations, Dr. Asibong said
1. As with social distancing, you can NEVER get everyone to comply with the use of face mask. And there are clear exemptions — children under 2 years, people with respiratory illness (non COVID19) with certain levels of breathing difficulties, people with certain chronic illness that leaves them desaturated (natural shortness of breath), asthmatics, people
By Patrick Obia The Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade has ordered all Civil Servants from Grade Level 10 and above to resume work on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 and reminded Cross Riverians that no “appropriate” nose mask, no movement is still in force. Governor Ayade gave the directives in a press release signed
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Press Release As the world continues to battle with the novel Corona virus pandemic, the Association of Cross River Online Journalists (ACROJ) wishes to encourage all Cross Riverians and residents in the State to continue to observe all precautionary measure outlined by the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) in other to
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Senator Florence Ita-Giwa has thrown her weight behind the no mask no movement initiative of Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State in preventing the spread of coronavirus. It’s-Giwa in a statement she personally signed and issued in Calabar commended Governor Ayade for being innovative and proactive in the fight against COVID-19.
By Patrick Obia The Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, has rejected the 15-man Chinese medical experts who are the country to help curtail the coronavirus pandemic saying a lot is shrouded in secrecy. The Association National President, Dr. Francis Faduyile said this on Hit 95.9FM Calabar “Breakfast Show”, he expressed fear that the Federal Government is