Gov Makinde confirms three new cases of Coronavirus 

Oyo State Government has confirmed three new cases of COVID-19 in the state.

Governor Seyi Makinde on Saturday stated that there are nine active cases in the State, and that so far, 610 samples have been collected.

He tweeted, “the COVID-19 confirmation test for three suspected cases from the University College Hospital, Ibadan, came back POSITIVE, today. So, there are currently nine active cases in Oyo State.

“A total of 610 samples have been collected so far in Oyo State. 453 of these samples were collected at the COVID-19 drive-through/walk-through testing centre at Adamasingba Stadium. Testing is still ongoing at the centre.

“We urge the following categories of people who have not already done so, to call 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 into contact with a COVID-19 case in Oyo State. b) People who returned to Nigeria from abroad within the last one month and their contacts.”

“Please, keep following the directives of the Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force. Wash your hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, regularly. Also, continue to maintain social distancing. Gatherings in Oyo State are limited to a maximum of ten persons.”