About thirty persons from same company have tested positive for Coronavirus, Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, said yesterday.

He did not name the company but said it is based in Ibadan South-West local government area.

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The company premises have been shut down for decontamination.

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His words, “The COVID-19 confirmation tests for thirty-one suspected cases came back POSITIVE. Thirty of these cases are members of staff of the same organisation based in Ibadan South West Local Government Area. The organisation has been shut down and will be decontaminated,” the statement read.

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“We urge members of the public to remain calm as the situation is under control. Intensified contact tracing has already commenced. We will give an update on any additional measures that may need to be taken.

“The remaining one case is from Egbeda Local Government Area. So, the total number of confirmed cases in Oyo State as at 8 PM today, is 107.”

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