The Governor of Akwa Ibom, Udom Emmanuel has set up an emergency isolation unit to battle COVID-19 in the state.

This was revealed in a short statement via the state's official twitter handle.

The isolation unit is located at the Multi-Speciality Hospital of the state.

See photos below:

INSIDE AKWA IBOM INTENSIVE CARE/ISOLATION FACILITY

Governor @MrUdomEmmanuel proactive steps to curtail the COVID-19 pandemic led to the setting up of an emergency isolation unit to handle highly contagious diseases at the Multi Specialty Hospital of the state. #Covid19 pic.twitter.com/4EU1XcotcO

— Akwa Ibom State Govt (@aksgovt) March 26, 2020