Ekiti state government has disclosed that out of 246 samples taken
since the inception of the use of Molecular laboratory in the state
153 test results have been released.
The Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Mojisola
Yaya-Kolade gave the disclosure while briefing Journalists on the
update on Covid-19 pandemic in the state.
The Commissioner who said 11patients were tested positive added that
142 patients tested negative.
She noted that the 8 patients in the isolation centre did not require
oxygen to breathe, indicating that they were responding to treatment.
The Coordinator of the State Taskforce on Covid-19, Professor
‘Mobolaji Aluko said Ekiti had only recorded 35 cases in all noting
that security at the borders needed to be tightened as a result of
likely possibility of community spread of the Virus in the state.
Professor Aluko who said all the guidelines on Covid-19 was still
intact and should be adhere to, added that 8pm to 6am curfew must be
observed while Churches and Mosques remain closed.
The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Mr. Gbenga
Agbeyo opined that the state government could not guarantee the
hygienic status of the people at the Viewing Centres, stressing that
the use of facemasks by some people was awkward.
Mr. Agbeyo explained that Adere, Awedele and Agric. Olope markets were
opened for traders to display their wares and move away from blocking
the highways while Oja Oba and Bisi markets remain shut.
The Commissioner for Information and Values Orientation, Aare ‘Muyiwa
Olumilua reiterated the commitment of the state government to re -open
the neighbourhood markets, saying that social distancing and other
Covid-19 principles should be maintained.
Aare Olumilua who re-emphasized that community testing with Molecular
laboratory would commence next week thanked the journalists for their
cooperation and understanding.