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Ogun State to experience another week of lockdown - Governor Dapo Abiodun

Governor Dapo Abiodun on Friday, 8 May, 2020 extended the lockdown of the state by another one week, saying preservation of human lives should take precedent over every other considerations.

Abiodun said the fate of the citizens and residents of the state were now in their hands regarding abiding by the safety measures already enunciated by the health experts to stay safe from the Coronavirus Pandemic and prevent its spread in the state.

The Governor, while spoking from his Oke-Mosan office at the expiration of the initial 40 days lockdown of the state, addressed reporters about the efforts made by his administration towards flattening the curve of the pandemic.

He however, lamented that many residents and citizens of the state had shown shocking and utter disregard to all safety measures such as physical distancing, wearing of face masks in public places, among others, to prevent the spread. He advised that people should learn from the dire experiences of others who ignored the safety measures in other climes.

He also, noted that the state had witnessed an astronomical rise in COVID-19 cases, saying so far there were 100 confirmed cases out of which 20 have been discharged, 2 died to left the state with 78 active cases who were undergoing treatment at the Isolation treatment Centres across the state.

According to him, over 10,000 people have been screened while over 700 others have been tested for the viral infections.

Although, not mentioned in the governor's speech, the Monday, Wednesday and Friday lockdown relaxation hours between 7:00 a.m and 5:00 p.m are still expected to hold across the state.

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