Story from Kenneth AFOR, Lagos
The Oyo State Government on Monday has directed that all inbound travellers isolate for seven days, following the discovery of the Delta Variant of COVID-19 in the state.
The directive was given by Dr Olabode Ladipo, the State Incident Manager and Coordinator of the Emergency Operations Centre.
According to him, there is a need for the general public to take extra caution warning residents of the state against letting down their guards, saying it may have dangerous consequences.
The State Governor, Seyi Makinde, in a statement issued through his Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa, also urged residents to comply with the advisories.
“This strain has been associated with high transmission, increase the severity of infection and outcomes,” he said.
“As such, this is to warn that the virus is still very much within the society.
“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 travellers from overseas maintain the mandatory seven-day isolation and subsequent testing before mingling with the populace.”
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