As part of preventive measures to curb the spread of coronavirus, the University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan, has restricted mobility into its premises.
In a circular by the Director of Administration, S.O. Oladejo, transmitted to all members of staff, the management directed that only staff who are car owners and have patients in the ward, will be allowed to enter the hospital in order curtail the spread of the coronavirus within UCH community.
The statement dated March 23rd 2020 further emphasized that the limited staff will only be allowed entry upon display of their UCH’s sticker on their private vehicles.
It reads “I refer to the prevailing situation on COVID-19 in the country.
“In view of the steps taken to prevent its spread, the Management has directed further that only members of staff and visitors who are car owners and have patients on the ward will be allowed to enter the hospital in order to curtail the spread of the virus within the UK Community
“Consequently and for the sake of emphasis, each member of staff is enjoined to ensure that he she has a car sticker on his/her vehicle. This is available at the Office of the Director of Administration at the rate of N400 naira only.
“To this end, Heads of Department are implored to please bring the content of this Circular to the attention of members of staff in their respective Departments.
“Thank you for your cooperation in this regard.”
According to the latest statistics from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, 40 cases have been recorded with 28 cases in Lagos, 7 in FCT, two in Ogun and one each in Oyo, Ekiti and Edo.
One death has also been recorded.
