Oyo COVID-19 Task Force uncovers delta variant in state
The State Incident Manager and coordinator of the Energency
Operations Centre, Dr Olabode Ladipo, who confirmed the development, said that
the general public is notified of the need to take extra caution and
consistently apply all adversories earlier released by the Task Force.
A statement on Sunday by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor 'Seyi Makinde, Mr Taiwo Adisa, on behalf of the Task Force, indicated that the Task Force "wishes to notify the general public of the isolation of the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus in the State."
The statement read: "This
strain has been associated with high transmission, increase severity of
infection and outcomes.
"As such, this is to warn that the virus is still very
much within the society."
It warned residents of the State to continue to comply with
all advisories aimed at curtailing the spread of COVID-19.
The statement also asked all in-bound travellers to always
isolate for seven days and submit themselves for tests.
It further read: "The 'Own Your Action' (OYA)
initiative of the State Government should be seriously considered by adhering
to the guidelines of wearing nose and mouth masks in public gatherings, washing
of hands with soap and water and use of hand sanitisers, among others.
"The Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force hereby appeals to
the good people of Oyo State to comply with these and other advisories as they
apply to individuals and organisations.
"It would be appreciated if all in-bound travelers from
overseas maintain the mandatory seven-day isolation and subsequent testing
before mingling with the populace.
"In addition, residents are enjoined to seek medical
care and avail the opportunity of free testing whenever there's any feeling of
unwellness.
"Vigilance on the parts of both the Government and the
people will surely go a long way in stemming the transmission of this disease
within the State."
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