By Valentine Amanze, Online Editor
Oyo State government has confirmed that a student in one of the institutions in the state has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
The state government, which made the disclosure at the weekend, has also ordered a lock-in of the tertiary institution.
Though the government did not disclose the name of the institution, it however urged the management of schools, workplaces and religious centres to ensure strict compliance with established protocols aimed at curtailing the coronavirus in the state.
Via the Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force, the government said that it was ready to shut down any institution, religious centre or workplace that violates the rules on the use of closed space settings, whether at schools, religious or social settings, adding that the public is equally advised to remain vigilant.
Governor Seyi Makinde, through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Taiwo Adisa, stated that the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) of the Task Force on COVID-19 had immediately ordered a lock-in of the affected tertiary institution to keep staff, students and the general public safe.
The EOC has also kick-started contact tracing, while subjecting every possible contact to necessary surveillance, the statement added.
“The government of Oyo State wishes to draw the attention of the general public to the recent resurgence of cases of coronavirus in the state.
“Many of these cases were discovered in closed space settings, such as offices and other workplaces.
“A reported case within a tertiary educational institution had also resulted in more cases being discovered through contact tracing.
“The state government has taken appropriate steps to lock-in the institution to prevent further spread and put in place other preventive measures.
“Contact tracing has been intensified and the Emergency Operations Centre is working with the institution concerned to ensure that all students and staff of the institution are safe and well,” the statement read.
