Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has revealed that after discharging three Covid-19 patients from the hospital, the state now has only six active cases.
Makinde stated, “Yesterday, three confirmed COVID-19 patients were discharged after receiving their second negative test results. This brings the number of discharged cases in Oyo State to five. So, there are currently six active cases”.
The state has not recorded any death as a result of the outbreak of the virus.
The Governor reiterated that measures put in place to curtail the spread of the virus has not been relaxed.
He said, ” All previously announced measures to prevent, contain and control the spread of COVID-19 in Oyo State, remain in place. These include the dusk to dawn curfew (7 PM to 6 AM); no gatherings of more than ten people to be held anywhere in the state and the closure of all markets except those selling perishable food items.
“Also, inter-state transportation into and out of the state remains suspended except vehicles carrying food items, medical, pharmaceutical and petroleum products.
“Please, keep following the directives of the Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force. Wash your hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, regularly. Also, continue to maintain social distancing”.
