Another Oyo Executive Council Member Tests Positive For COVID-19

Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde on Saturday announced that another member of the Oyo State Executive Council has tested positive for COVID-19.

Makinde made this announcement on twitter while sharing update on the COVID-19 cases in the state.

He added that 169 patients have also been discharged making the total number of discharged patients 508.

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He said, “169 confirmed COVID-19 cases received their second NEGATIVE test results and have been discharged. This brings the number of discharged cases in Oyo State to 508.

“Also, the COVID-19 confirmation tests for seventy-six suspected cases came back POSITIVE. The cases are from Ibadan Southwest (35), Oluyole (12), Ibadan North (12), Egbeda (4), Ibadan North West (3), Lagelu (2), Ibadan South East (2), Ibadan North East (2), Akinyele (1), Saki West (1), Ona Ara (1) and Ido (1) Local Government Areas. So, the total number of confirmed cases in Oyo State today is 1264.

“Of the two inconclusive results for members of the Oyo State Executive Council, one retest came back positive.

“Sadly, we had one COVID-19 related death. So, the number of deaths in Oyo State is ten.

“Please keep following the guidelines of the COVID-19 Task Force to ensure that we slow down the spread of coronavirus in our state. Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, wear face masks in public places and maintain proper social distancing.”