Rivers state Governor Nyesom Wike has threatened to order total lockdown in Portharcourt if residents fail to abide by initial guideline aimed at curtailing further spread of coronavirus.
Wike who spoke on Friday vowed to deal with markets, traders and other business owners who disobey the shutdown order, stressing that such business places could be acquired by the state in public interest.
The governor also disclosed that the second Covid-19 patient would soon be discharged.
According to him, “The second case which was recorded and taken to the treatment centre has now tested negative and will be discharged this morning, thanks to God for His mercy.”
