The Government of Ogun state has announced the discovery of two new cases of COVID-19.
Governor Dapo Abiodun made this revelation while speaking to newsmen on Monday. He stated that the two cases have not made any recent travels neither have they had contact with people who returned to the country recently.
POLITICS NIGERIA learned that the cases were recorded at Obafemi Owode and Yewa South LGAs of the state. The governor said;
“I have an unpleasant news story to share with you today about COVID-19. The state has recorded two new cases, one from Obafemi Owode and one from Yewa South,”
“These new cases have no contact with the index case and three other cases that the state had recorded earlier. They have no recent travel history. These new cases have brought the number of cases in the state to six.”
“It is important for us to protect ourselves from the disease. COVID-19 is real. Our health workers have demonstrated uncommon commitment, that is why we are providing a special front line special package for the health workers. It is a robust package. We must put them in our prayers.”
He also added that the cases have since been isolated and efforts are in high gear to track and contain people they may have had contact with in recent times.
