Nigeria, July 6 -- The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment towards the protection and welfare of the state's health workforce, especially frontline workers who are putting their lives on the line to support the government's efforts at containing the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the state.

Speaking to journalists in Benin City, Commissioner for Health, Patrick Okundia, commended the resilience, sacrifice and commitment of health workers in Edo State, noting that they have shown uncommon resolve in curtailing the spread of the virus and protecting other citizens during the outbreak.

The commissioner disclosed that a total of 201 health workers have tested positive to the virus since the outbreak of the pandemic in the...