By Kazeem Qudus, IBADAN
Oyo state late Wednesday night recorded its first Covid-19 death.
Governor Seyi Makinde confirmed this via his verified twitter handle @seyiamakinde, saying the suspected case died at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan.
“The COVID-19 confirmation test for one suspected case came back POSITIVE.
“The patient died at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, before his result came out today. Contact tracing has already commenced,” Gov Makinde tweeted.
He also enjoined the people of the pacesetter state to continue to maintain social distancing.
“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. Gatherings in Oyo State are limited to a maximum of ten persons,” the Governor tweeted further @seyiamakinde.
Prompt News reports that Oyo state has so far recorded 17 confirmed cases of Coronavirus (Covid-19).
