COVID-19: Oyo Govt Gives Update On New Cases As Infections Rise To 387

Oyo State Government has confirmed twenty-three new COVID-19 cases in the state, bringing total cases to 387.

The Governor of the state, Engr Seyi Makinde disclosed this while giving COVID-19 situation update on his verified twitter page on Tuesday.

He revealed that, the confirmed cases are from 9 local government areas;

Ibadan South East (5), Lagelu (5), Oluyole (4), Ibadan North (2), Ido (2), Egbeda (2), Akinyele (1), Ona Ara (1) and Ibadan South West

He also appreciated NCDC, CACOVID and other organizations for their continued support in the fight against Coronavirus in the state

He wrote:

1. The COVID-19 confirmation tests for twenty-three suspected cases came back POSITIVE. The cases are from Ibadan South East (5), Lagelu (5), Oluyole (4), Ibadan North (2), Ido (2), Egbeda (2), Akinyele (1), Ona Ara (1) and Ibadan South West (1) Local Government Areas.

So, the total number of confirmed cases in Oyo State today is 387.

2. We thank the @NCDCgov for the donation of medical supplies. We also thank the @cacovidng, all other organisations and individuals who have continued to donate to our efforts to contain COVID-19 in Oyo State.

3. Please call the Emergency Operations Centre on 08095394000 | 08095863000 | 08078288999 | 08078288800, if you have any COVID-19 symptoms: cough, fever, tiredness, body ache and shortness of breath.