JUST IN: Makinde Discloses Measures To Curtail Corona virus Pandemic

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The Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde has disclosed both curative and preventive measures through which the prevalent coronavirus   pandemic would be curtailed.
Disclosure was made at the Press Conference held on Friday, 20th March, Governor's Office, Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.


In his words, "as I promised in my press statement yesterday, we just finished holding the first meeting of the Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force. But before I share the outcome of that meeting with you, let me quickly clarify some issues regarding the circumstances that led to the setting up of this task force" Makinde said
In his continuation, "One question a lot of people may have on their minds is: Why are you just setting up a Task Force? This Task Force became necessary because of the heightened threat that has come to light in the past two days. 


These developments include an increase in confirmed cases of coronavirus in Nigeria since March 18, 2020. This necessitated something more regarding the state’s response".


He reiterated, "before now, the Ministry of Health had already put measures in place to prevent an outbreak of coronavirus in the state. Our Commissioner for Health, Dr B. V. A. Bello, held his first press briefing on February 28, 2020, where he outlined the steps being taken by the government. On March 10, 2020, he held another press briefing after the Oyo State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting and talked about isolation centres, helplines, the creation of a rapid response and monitoring department, and disease surveillance and notification officers in the 33 LGAs and 35 LCDAs". Makinde  said.


He said, " The Ministry of Health also started running enlightenment campaigns about coronavirus in markets, schools and for people in the hospitality industry, to maintain the hand washing culture and give a safe distance if anyone is sneezing or coughing around them".


"But with the identified case that reportedly transited through Ibadan to Ekiti State, we are stepping up those measures. So, let me tell you about our decisions after this first meeting which are ranged as follows:Emergency Operations Center to be activated within 72hours,
Diagnostic centers to be set up within 72hours,
Schools to be closed immediately till after Easter celebrations,
 Maternal and Health center at Olodo has now been redesignated as state infectious disease hospital.


Adding that, "Two dedicated ambulances to be provided,Disease surveillance and notification officers in the 33 LGAs and 35 LCDAs will be activated, Free health mission suspended,Employee verification suspended".


Also,"Enlightenment will be heightened,Wash centers will be activated in markets and public places,Personal Protective Gear (emergency purchases to be made)". Makinde said
"Before I take questions, let me state that we are committed to the prevention, containment and control of the novel Coronavirus Disease in Oyo State. We will be giving you daily updates on what we are doing in Oyo State. As Head of the Task Force and Head of the Oyo State Government, I give you my word that we are going to do everything in our power to see that no life is lost to this pandemic".


On recent South-West  PDP Mega Rally held in Ibadan, Makinde said, "some people may still be upset about the rally that was held here a few days ago. And I want to state again that if the information we have at our disposal now had come a few hours prior, the rally would not have held".

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