Delta Variant Of COVID-19 Found In Oyo- Task Force

The Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force has uncovered the Delta variant of the COVID-19 in the state.

The state task force announced this in a statement issued in Ibadan late Sunday night by Governor Seyi Makinde’s Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa.

Following this development, tbe task force urged residents of the state to start observing all COVID-19 protocols to avoid the spread of the virus in the state.

The state Incident Manager and coordinator of the Energency Operations Centre, Dr. Olabode Ladipo, who confirmed the development, notified the people of the state of the need to take extra caution and consistently apply all advisories earlier released by the task force. 

 The statement read, “The task force wishes to notify the general public of the isolation of the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus in the state.

“This strain has been associated with high transmission, increase severity of infection and outcomes. 

“As such, this is to warn that the virus is still very much within the society.”

It urged residents of the state to continue to comply with all advisories aimed at  curtailing the spread of COVID-19.

The statement also asked all in-bound travellers to always isolate for seven days and submit themselves for tests.

It further read:  “The ‘Own Your Action’ initiative of the State Government should be seriously considered by adhering to the guidelines of wearing nose and mouth masks in public gatherings, washing of hands with soap and water and use of hand sanitisers, among others.

“The Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force hereby appeals to the good people of Oyo State to comply with these and other advisories as they apply to individuals and organisations.

“It would be appreciated if all in-bound travelers from overseas maintain the mandatory seven-day isolation and subsequent testing before mingling with the populace. 

“In addition, residents are enjoined to seek medical care and avail themselves the opportunity of free testing whenever there’s any feeling of unwellness.

“Vigilance on the parts of both the Government and the people will surely go a long way in stemming the transmission of this disease within the state.”