Fears of the coronavirus spreading to Ondo State due to its proximity to Lagos and Ekiti states have made the Ondo State Government to initiate some measures to curb the spread.
Among them is the indefinite postponement of the convocation ceremony of the Ondo State Universtity of Science and Technology, Okitipupa earlier scheduled for today, according to a statement issued by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo.
At press time yesterday, lab results were being expected in the samples collected from a suspected corona virus victim currently admitted at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Akure.
The patient was said to be stable in isolation.
Doctors said he was brought in unconscious and had symptoms associated with coronavirus.
Moreover, he had just returned from the United States.
The statement directed that crowds in all churches and mosques across the state be regulated until further notice.
It advised churches and mosques with large crowds to break into more worship syndicates (services) with a view to curtailing excessive physical contacts.
The statement urged people to avoid the use of common cups and chalice for drinking in the case of churches.
“Where there are needs for clarifications on the closure of schools, all stakeholders and partners, including examination bodies as well as proprietors of private schools are enjoined to get in touch with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.
“While the Government puts structures in place to confront the COVID-19 pandemic, it is pertinent that the citizenry takes more seriously, the above precautionary measures in addition to those enumerated by Mr. Governor in his broadcast to the state,” the statement added.
