Ondo state recorded three new cases of #Covid19 this week leading to a total of 16 cases to date. Of the sixteen cases, six have been successfully treated and discharged while eight are under care at the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH), Akure.

We unfortunately report the sad loss of one of the three new cases which occurred early this morning. He was an imported case who arrived at Ipe Akoko and was confirmed Covid19 +ve last week. The case was already a patient with a renal condition.

On behalf of the Government and the people of Ondo state, I wish to express our condolences to his family and loved ones. Our hearts are with them at this moment of their grief and we pray sincerely for the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

In spite of this unfortunate circumstance, I must express our debt of gratitude to our health workers at the hospital. They have shown invaluable sacrifice, diligence and exceptional sense of duty.

Three of the four suspects in the murder case of Mrs Funke Olakunri, the daughter of elder statesman, Pa Reuben Fasoranti have tested negative and are now able to be readmitted into the correctional facility in furtherance of their trial.

It is clear from the Hon Commissioner for Health's earlier briefing that largely what we are dealing with in Ondo state is more of imported cases than community transmission.

We have stabilised and continued the distribution of palliatives to our people, especially those in the vulnerable category. We have also commenced the free distribution of face mask. This will make it easy for our people to comply with the order on compulsory use of face mask.

In Ondo state however, parents are to note that the state Government has not approved any date for resumption of academic activities in our schools. The spread of the pandemic is the biggest concern of Government and the protection of our pupils and students are topmost.

My message to you at this time is to remain vigilant and be conscious of happenings in your environment. You are enjoined to report cases of such importation of Almajiris to appropriate authorities to help us effectively curtail community transmission of COVID-19 in our state.
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