Health

COVID-19 New Cases: Oyo Task Force Tells Residents to be Wary

By Web News 689

The Oyo State Task Force on COVID-19 wants residents of the state to be wary of the dreaded coronavirus, saying the state is yet to defeat the virus.

This is against the backdrop of the state recording 72 new confirmed cases on Friday.

A statement by Mr. Taiwo Adisa, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde and head of the task force, says that the State will continue to put measures in place to ensure the eradication of the virus in its domain.

According to the statement, 59 of the reported 72 confirmed cases were from a single workplace in Ibadan, while the remaining 13 cases are from the community testing efforts.

It however adds that there is no cause for alarm on the recent development. 

The statement notes that the Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) of the State had, in conjunction with the said company, kick-started contact-tracing, while also putting measures in place to better understand and manage the situation.

The statement reads in part “Despite recording 72 positive cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, we want to tell the people of Oyo State that there is no cause for alarm. Fifty-nine of the 72 cases were recorded in a company based in Ibadan. 

“What this tells us is that the virus is still very much around and that we all need to always remain vigilant, while adhering to the preventive protocols as enumerated by the experts all along,”

“People should understand that the virus is still within our communities, thus there is the need for everyone to continue to comply with COVID-19 protocols and advisories to reduce the spread of the virus within the State.

Meanwhile, Governor Makinde has urged residents of the state to continue to avoid large gatherings, maintain social distancing, stick to sanitation and hygienic practices such as constant washing of hands and use of sanitisers as well as the use of face masks.

PR/Iyabo Adebisi

Health

Makinde Tests Negative for Coronavirus

By Web News 759

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has tested negative for Coronavirus.

At the verified governor Makinde tweeter handle, the governor said he had received his second negative test result for COVID-19. 

He said he was moved by prayers and support of the people throughout the period.

Governor thanked Professor Temitope Alonge, who acted as Head of the Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force and other members of the Task Force for their cooperation.

Governor Makinde promised to resume today as Head of the Task Force.

Adebisi Iyabo

Health

Covid-19: Oyo Infectious Disease Centre to be Ready April 6

By Web News 1181

Oyo State Task Force on COVID-19 has disclosed that the infectious disease centre, Olodo would be fully operational with effect from Monday, 6th of April.

The acting chairman of the Task Force, Professor Temitope Alonge stated this while speaking with newsmen during an inspection visit to the Olodo centre. 

 Professor Alonge explained that with necessary equipment and facilities now in place, the centre would become fully operational next week reiterating that the state was more interested in sensitization as well as preventive measures rather than a curative approach to the pandemic.

Professor Alonge affirmed that the centre had reached 70% completion 

A member of the task force and Commissioner for Finance, Mr Akinola Ojo also said the state had set up a COVID-19 endowment fund and had received a donation of about hundred million naira.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, Mr. Fatai Owoseni said the state had achieved 90% compliance level to the “stay at home” policy due to proper enforcement.

He stressed that security agents were mindful of human right abuses while enforcing necessary directive to prevent the spread of the virus.

Iyabo Adebisi