Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde while given update on the situation of things in the state disclosed that arrangements to decontaminate the State Secretariat.
The decontamination will take place next week between Monday, April 13 and Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Thereafter, the Secretariat will be reopened on Monday, April 20, 2020.
Gov. Seyi Makinde revealed that the team in charge of decontamination are sending letters to religious leaders, traditional rulers and private organisations to decontaminate their facilities using standardised decontaminants.
He said, “We are also considering rapid testing at two additional centres to enable us map the behaviour of the virus in Oyo State. The modelling of the state epidemiologist will help us decide the next step regarding the curfew and the reopening of schools.
We will roll out palliatives for the poorest of the poor within a week. We are also working on a law to make the wearing of masks in public compulsory, as one of the measures to slow down the spread of the virus.
Finally, we’re also looking at local solutions to boost immunity based on expert opinion, as part of home-grown solutions to deal with COVID-19. We appreciate those who’ve donated to the State Endowment Fund for COVID-19. We’ve received nearly N200M in cash & various food items.”
