Wole Oyebamiji, secretary to the Osun state government has tested positive for Coronavirus.
Dr. Rafiu Isamotu, the state’s Health Commissioner, made the announcement on Tuesday 30 June while disclosing 10 additional cases.
Dr. Isamotu, who blamed the sudden increase in the COVID-19 cases in the state for the nonchalant attitude of people and residents, also disclosed that one patient was discharged after testing negative to the virus.
He said;
“If you observe, our cases have been on the rise consistently in the last two weeks or so. The reason is simple. Our people are beginning to be too casual about the spread of the virus. The lack of strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines is one of the main reasons for the rise. As a matter of fact, we are beginning to suspect that we have community transmission around Ilesa axis.
“Government is reviewing the cases. Soon, we shall announce other stricter measures to contain the spread of the virus in that axis.
“Today, we intensified our enforcement drive. All those arrested were made to go through a compulsory course on COVID-19 preventive protocols. We will go a step further by setting up a mobile court to try and sentence violators of safety protocols and guidelines. We must collectively join hands with the government to contain the spread of the virus.
“Also, I want to confirm to you that our SSG and some of the staff around him have tested positive to the virus. But they are all in stable condition and are receiving adequate medical care.”
He also disclosed that as of June 30 there were 74 active cases in the state. Of the 127 confirmed cases in total, 48 patients were discharged while five deaths were recorded.