The state government of Osun has confirmed 18 new coronavirus cases in the state.
The new cases had interactions with previous ones, according to its health commissioner, Rafiu Isamotu, on Tuesday.
He also disclosed that 13 patients were discharged from its treatment centre after they tested negative.
The commissioner appealed to the people to take all precautionary steps against the virus at all times.
Osun has reported 281 cases so far.
“With the latest development, the number of confirmed cases in the State, as at (of) July 14, is 281 with 140 active cases.
“The state has successfully treated and discharged 134 patients, while seven deaths have so far been recorded in the state,” the official said.
Meanwhile, the state has also lifted the total lockout previously put on four local governments to monitor the pandemic ‘s spread.
