Three members of the Oyo State Executive Council have contracted COVID-19, it emerged on Wednesday.
The state Governor, Seyi Makinde, made this known in a statement but the identity of the executive council members was not disclosed.
Makinde stated that the three cases have been contacted and contact tracing has started.
The governor wrote;
Earlier today, we received COVID-19 confirmation tests for all members of the Oyo State Executive Council (EXCO). Sadly, three tests came back positive, and two were inconclusive so they will need to be retested.
He added that contact tracing has commenced and the offices of infected persons have been closed.
The EXCO members have been contacted and contact tracing has begun. Also, their offices have been closed and will be decontaminated.
Governor Makinde emphasized that;
Let me reiterate that COVID-19 is still very much with us. That we are taking steps to re-open the economy, does not mean that the virus has disappeared. We must each take actions to protect ourselves and our families.
He implored residents of the state to continue to observe preventive measures to protect themselves against the virus.
We must each own our actions and take preventive measures which include washing our hands with soap and water, wearing face masks whenever we are with other people and maintaining proper social distancing from others.
The Governor further urged that various advisories the Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force has issued regarding what to eat to boost to immune systems must be observed continually.
He concluded;
Sometimes, even after following all directives, we may still get the virus. When this happens, we need to have our bodies ready to fight this disease. We all join in prayer for our colleagues who have come down with the coronavirus and wish them a speedy recovery.
