A total of five cases of COVID-19 in Oyo State have recovered and discharged by the government on Friday.
The State had recorded a total number of 11 cases of coronavirus, including the governor, Seyi Makinde, with 6 cases still active.
This was disclosed in a statement containing the latest update of the Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force reported by Channels Television on Friday.
The Statement reads;
“Yesterday (Thursday), three confirmed COVID-19 patients were discharged after receiving their second negative test results.
“This brings the number of discharged cases in Oyo State to five. So, there are currently six active cases.
“All previously announced measures to prevent, contain and control the spread of COVID-19 in Oyo State, remain in place.
“These include the dusk to dawn curfew (7 PM to 6 AM); no gatherings of more than ten people to be held anywhere in the state and the closure of all markets except those selling perishable food items.
“Also, inter-state transportation into and out of the state remains suspended except vehicles carrying food items, medical, pharmaceutical and petroleum products.
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“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.