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Oyo State Government on Saturday discharged another coronavirus patient, while one other patient has requested to be transferred to Lagos State for treatment.
The state governor and Head of COVID-19 Task Force is the state, Engr. Seyi Makinde, who made the disclosure, said the number of active cases in the state is now four.
He added the state received donation of 2,000 test kits from The Citizen for Citizen Initiative led by Mrs Ibukun Awosika, adding that the masks will be used in the planned drive-through and walk-through tests from next week.
“We also received donations of funds from the @NCDCgov as well as medical supplies from IRASA Clothing Company.
“Let me also use this opportunity to thank Chicken Republic, Dominos Pizza and all other organisations and individuals who have supported the state’s effort in preventing the spread of COVID-19 through donations in cash and kind.
“Please, keep following the directives of the Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force. Wash your hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, regularly. Also, continue to maintain social distancing,” Makinde stated.