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Health News of Tuesday, 26 May 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

COVID-19 cases in Oyo rise to 244

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The number of recorded cases of COVID-19 on Oyo State has risen to a total of 244 infections as of Tuesday.

This is coming after four persons tested positive for the disease according to the latest figures released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Monday night.

The four cases in Oyo were among the new 229 recorded in 15 states.

Despite the gradual increase in COVID-19 cases in the state, a report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), that not many residents use face mask and respect social/physical distancing in public places, especially in markets and parks.

The report further added that fewer commercial drivers, tricycle and Okada operators obey the directive as regards the number of passengers to carry.

Some motor parks at Iwo road and new Ife road also still engage in interstate movement, a breach of the restriction order.

NAN suggests that the security operatives appeared to be overwhelmed while enforcing the orders to make the erring drivers and commuters comply with the rules.

It was also reported that some residents have called on the state government to scale up public awareness on COVID-19 prevention protocol while urging security agencies to ensure total compliance.