COVID-19: Ogun records 108 cases in 24hrs, govt calls for calm

As COVID-19 cases in Ogun surged shockingly after recording 108 infections in 24 hours, the state government has asked residents to remain calm.

The newly recorded cases mark the highest since the index case was recorded on February 27, 2020, taking the toll in the states to a total of 475 infections.

In a press statement in Abeokuta, the state's Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker said there was no cause for alarm, adding that the spike was a consequence of increased population sampling and increased testing capacity to 600 daily.

She also added that the majority of the positive cases were asymptomatic.

Coker revealed that more patients were being discharged, while only 13 fatalities have been recorded.

“We are extremely fortunate with the outcomes of the cases so far. We have low mortality and many of the cases are asymptomatic. Also, we have discharged 202 patients as of today. That is close to half of the total confirmed cases so far. She said

“Our government is continuously learning more about the pattern of COVID-19 in our communities, this has informed our decision making in the process of defining our new norm, which explained why we have decentralized sample collection and integrated it into health facilities within communities, as well as commencing community-based management of COVID-19”.

The commissioner called on residents to continue to act responsibly by observing all the necessary precautions such as physical distancing, use of nose masks, respiratory and personal hygiene.

Ogun will continue to remain vigilant and monitor the emerging trend, while following best practices to execute appropriate measures to curb the pandemic, the Commissioner said.

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