The State Government of Osun says it has conducted fresh 167 Coronavirus tests, out of which 12 returned positive.
The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Rafiu Isamotu who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, revealed that the 12 new cases were recorded in Osogbo, Ife, Ede, Ikire and Ejigbo.
Isamu said the fresh tests were carried out in the last two weeks of the lockdown, adding that the lockdown has proven effective in containing the spread of the virus.
The Commissioner urged residents of the State not to panic but should continue to comply with the stay-at-home directive of the State government, keep social distancing and observe all precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the disease.
He also reiterated that the ban on public gatherings remains in force, just as he obliged residents to take the wearing of face mask seriously as it is now compulsory across the state.
He however reported the number of active COVID-19 cases in Osun to 13.
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