Oyo State has recorded sixty-six new cases of COVID-19.
This was announced by Governor Seyi Makinde in a statement on his official Facebook page on Tuesday morning.
The Governor, who is the Chairman of the COVID-19 Taskforce in the state, also announced that 180 patients who tested negative twice have been discharged bringing the total number of discharged patients to 688.
While the total number of recorded cases is now 1372.
He also announced that the state has also recorded another COVID-19 related death bringing the number of COVID-19 related deaths to twelve.
The Governor’s statement read,”180 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 688.
“Also, the COVID-19 confirmation tests for sixty-six suspected cases came back POSITIVE. The cases are from Ibadan North West (26), Ibadan North (9), Ibadan South West (6), Ido (6), Lagelu (4), Egbeda (3), Oyo East (3), Ibarapa North (3), Saki West (2), Ibadan South East (1), Ibadan North East (1), Akinyele (1) and Itesiwaju (1) Local Government Areas. So, the total number of confirmed cases in Oyo State today is 1372.
“Sadly, we had one COVID-19 related death. So, the total number of deaths in Oyo State is twelve.
“Please keep following the guidelines of the COVID-19 Task Force to ensure that we slow down the spread of coronavirus in our state. Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser, wear face masks in public places and maintain proper social distancing.”
