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Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde tests positive for coronavirus

By Timileyin Omilana |   30 March 2020   |   5:21 pm  

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

“I just received my COVID-19 confirmation test result. It is POSITIVE. I am asymptomatic and will continue to self-isolate,” Makinde tweeted on Monday evening.

“I have designated Prof Temitope Alonge, former Chief Medical Director of the University College, Ibadan, as the Head of COVID-19 Task Force while I recover fully. Please continue to comply with all the directives from the COVID-19 Task Force. Stay home, stay safe,” he added.

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