Health

Covid-19: We are working on palliatives, Makinde tells Oyo people, unveils facilities
…says Testing Centre set to come on stream in state Compliance with shutdown measures, best way to protect state Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, informed residents of the state that …

Auxiliary Leads Park Managers In Fighting Against COVID-19 In Oyo State Parks, Rolls Out Handwashing and Sanitizers
Leads Sanitation and Hygienic Measures against CoronaVirus In view of the current COVID-19 pandemic ravaging the entire world, the PMS chairman, Alhaji Mukaila Lamidi (Auxiliary) has joined hands with …

COVID-19: Davido’s Chioma tested positive as Nigeria hits 81 cases
The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nigeria has risen to 81, following the discovery of five new cases. 11 new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in …

COVID-19: Oyo Gov Imposes 7pm – 6am Curfew, Closes Markets, Reduces Gatherings From 30 To 10
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has imposed a dusk to dawn curfew on the state following the confirmation of two new cases of Coronavirus in the state. The governor …

UK Prime Minister tested positive for coronavirus
Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus, Sky News reported. The prime minster tweeted a video message confirming he had COVID-19, adding: “Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild …

COVID-19: Oyo Gets Diagnostic Centre As NCDC Trains Health Officials
Oyo state government is to set up Diagnostic Centre for the testing of patients or victims of Coronavirus also known as COVID-19. To this end, a team of the National Centre …

Coronavirus: Oyo Pacesetters Transport Company Fumigates Buses, Equips Operators With Safety Gear, Sanitisers For Users
As the fear of Coronavirus spreads across Nigeria with more cases recorded in Lagos, and the FCT, two governors stand out in their preparedness to combat an outbreak of the …

COVID-19 Oyo Update: Makinde directs workers to stay at home, issues new public transport guidelines, charges transport operators to maintain standard hygiene, hints no new case
By Lashley Oladigbolu. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has directed all civil servants except those on essential duties to stay at home as from Friday for a period of …

Breaking: Prince Charles has tested positive for coronavirus.
Prince Charles has tested positive for coronavirus, Clarence House has announced. The Duchess of Cornwall has also been tested but does not have the virus. They are both now self-isolating …

Nigeria Army Sets For Lockdown Over Coronavirus
Authorities of the Nigeria Army are preparing for a lockdown following the outbreak and continued spread of Coronavirus in the country. In a classified document from the office of …

The science behind what makes this coronavirus so sneaky, deadly and difficult to defeat
The coronavirus isn’t alive. That’s why it’s so hard to kill. The science behind what makes this coronavirus so sneaky, deadly and difficult to defeat Coronavirus or covid-19 symptoms range …

Coronavirus: Oyo Activates Emergency Operating Centres, Appoints Ladipo As Incident Manager
In its determined effort to stop the spread of the novel corona virus in the State, the Oyo State Task Force on COVID-19 has activated emergency Operating Centres (EOCs) …

COVID-19: Open Letter to Governor Seyi Makinde | By Dare Akande
In addition to any plan on the ground, please your Excellency, put Oyo state on lockdown for 14 days to prevent the spread.

OYO STATE COVID-19 TASK FORCE UPDATE (MARCH 21, 2020)
1) The COVID-19 confirmation test for the suspected case at Bodija has come back POSITIVE. The result was released at 17:35 PM of March 21, 2020. Oyo State Public …

Coronavirus: Nigeria Suspends International Flights Into Abuja, Lagos Airports Amidst 10 New Cases
International flights into two major airports in Nigeria has been suspended. With effect from Monday, the two international airports – Murtala Muhammed Airport Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikwe Airport, Abuja …