The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, said on Wednesday, that three members of the state Executive Council tested positive for COVID-19.
Makinde gave the hint on his verified Twitter handle. The governor, however, did not disclose the identity of the cabinet members whose test results came back positive.
Makinde explained that the three cases had been contacted, adding that contact tracing has started. The governor wrote,
“Earlier today, we received COVID-19 confirmation tests for all members of the Oyo State Executive Council.
“Sadly, three tests came back positive, and two were inconclusive so they will need to be retested. The EXCO members have been contacted and contact tracing has begun. Also, their offices have been closed and will be decontaminated.
“Let me reiterate that COVID-19 is still very much with us. That we are taking steps to re-open the economy does not mean that the virus has disappeared.
“We must each take actions to protect ourselves and our families. We must take preventive measures which include washing our hands with soap and water, wearing face masks whenever we are with other people and maintaining proper social distancing from others.
“We also must not forget the various advisories that the Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force issued regarding what to eat to boost our immune systems.
“Sometimes, even after following all directives, we may still get the virus. When this happens, we need to have our bodies ready to fight this disease.
“We all join in prayer for our colleagues who have come down with the coronavirus and wish them a speedy recovery.
“Please, call the Emergency Operations Centre or visit a community-based testing centre near you if you have any symptom of COVID-19.”
