Oyo state government has discharged three people who earlier tested positive for recovery from the isolation centre in Ibadan.
They were released to their families after testing negative twice to confirm that they have been cured of the virus.
Governor Seyi Makinde, who doubles as the Chairman, Oyo State Covid-19 Task Force, made the disclosures while giving an update on the fight against the virus in the state.
“Yesterday, 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.
“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.”
The number of discharged cases in Oyo State is now five, leaving six as active cases.
