Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has come out to confirm that the state has recorded 2,106 confirmed cases of COVID-19 infections.
He recently revealed that 1,080 have tested negative and have since been discharged.
According to him, 22 people have died so far in the state, so residents should continue obeying the safety measures amid the pandemic.
He added that Nigerians must keep washing their hands regularly with soap and water while wearing face masks in public places.
His words, “Sixty-five 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 1080.”
“Also, the COVID-19 confirmation tests for 30 suspected cases came back positive. The cases are from Ibadan South East (6), Ido (6), Ibadan North (4), Lagelu (4), Oluyole (4), Ibadan South West (3), Egbeda (2) and Ibadan North East (1) local government areas.
“So, the total number of confirmed cases in Oyo State today is 2,106. Sadly, we had one COVID-19 related death in the state. So, the total number of deaths in Oyo State is twenty-two.”
“Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, wear face masks in public places and maintain proper social distancing.”
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