Wole Oyebamiji, secretary to the Osun state government, has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Rafiu Isamotu, the Osun Commissioner for health, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
The state also confirmed 10 more COVID-19 cases, while one patient was discharged after testing negative for the virus.
According to the commissioner, the rise in the number of cases is as a result of the attitude of residents of the state to the guidelines issued to prevent the spread of the virus.
“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.”
He added that with the latest development, there are 74 active cases in the state as of June 30.
However, out of a total of 127 confirmed cases, 48 patients have been discharged while five deaths have been recorded.
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