“Lenacapavir is not permission for promiscuity or reckless living,” she said.
He warned that lapses in basic infection control practices could increase vulnerability.
She urged members of the public to regularly wash their hands and use nose masks.
Mr Ayuk said victims with minor burn injuries would be transferred to the General Hospital, Calabar, to ease pressure on the teaching hospital.
The Cross River government says it is establishing health facilities across the 18 local government areas to serve the elderly, children under five and pregnant women.
He said the exercise was aimed at providing healthcare services to the less privileged.
He said Mr Otu had approved the recruitment of 31 doctors, 22 pharmacists and 153 nurses, while 196 PHCs would be revamped.
The commissioner alleged that the NCDC relied on old data to include the state among the affected states.
Mr Ayuk said their practice was not only unwholesome but also unprofessional.
WHO has announced plans to work with Cross River in the training of nurses.
