Oyo State has recorded 31 new Coronavirus infections, Igbere TV reports. This was disclosed by the state Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde
He said the fresh cases were of COVID-19 confirmation tests for thirty-one suspected cases which returned positive.
“Thirty of these cases are members of staff of the same organisation based in Ibadan South West Local Government Area. The organisation has been shut down and will be decontaminated.
“We urge members of the public to remain calm as the situation is under control. Intensified contact tracing has already commenced.
“We will give an update on any additional measures that may need to be taken,” he said.
Governor Makinde said the remaining one case is from Egbeda Local Government Area of the state.
This brings the total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Oyo State to 107, as at Saturday May 16.
“We advise the following categories of people who have not already done so, to register with the Emergency Operations Centre on 08095394000 | 08095863000 | 08078288999 | 08078288800, for the ongoing drive-through/walk-through testing at Adamasingba Stadium:
“a) People who believe they could have come in contact with a COVID-19 case in Oyo State;
“b) People with COVID-19 symptoms: cough, fever, tiredness, body ache and shortness of breath;
“c) People with respiratory disease symptoms;
“d) Healthcare workers who have been in contact with the high-risk groups, above.
“3. Also, please call the Emergency Operations Centre on 08095394000 | 08095863000 | 08078288999 | 08078288800, if you find travellers from other states arriving in your community.”
