Osun : Secretary to state government tests positive to COVID-19

The secretary to the Osun state government (SSG), Wole Oyebamiji, has tested positive for COVID-19.

This was announced by the Commissioner for Health of the state, Dr. Rafiu Isamotu. The Commissioner also confirmed 10 additional cases.

Dr. Isamotu blamed the sudden rise in the COVID-19 cases in the state on the nonchalant attitude of citizens.

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.”