Oyetola directs commissioners, aides to take compulsory COVID-19 test

Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State has directed all Commissioners and Special Advisers in the state to take compulsory COVID-19 test to ascertain their status.

The state commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode made this known in an interview in Osogbo.

The commissioner said that Governor Oyetola had also directed all drivers in his convoy , domestic staff memberd and aides attached to senior government officials to present themselves for similar test.

She said that the governor had also advised citizens to follow suit.

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She quoted the governor to have said that this was necessary “because early detection is the key to avoiding tragic outcome that has accompanied this second wave.”

Egbemode said further: “The government had increased testing capacities across all the local government areas at no cost to citizens.

“Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has shown example by ascertaining his own COVID-19 status and ordering all his cabinet members to take the test as well.

“The results have returned and only two people returned positive. They have since gone into isolation and commenced treatment.

“We can confirm that they are stable, and a repeat test will be conducted in a few days to check their progress.

“That is why the Governor is encouraging citizens to also take the test to be sure of their status. Early detection is very important during this second wave. The virus is more deadly now than it was during the first wave.

“Citizens are hereby advised to take personal responsibility for their safety and the safety of others, and this now includes taking the COVID-19 test so as to commence immediate treatment if the result returns positive.”

She pointed out that the governor also encouraged citizens and residents to ensure that they continue to observe COVID-19 protocols at all times.