COVID-19: Oyo Gov. Seyi Makinde Tests Positive

Hamilton Nwosa
Writer

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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has tested positive for the novel Coronavirus disease.

In a live tweet chat, Makinde said that governors who attended the NEC meeting came in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case.

Read also: Nigeria’s COVID-19 Cases Hit 131 in 11 States, FCT

Recall that recently Makinde said he went on self-isolation based on the advice by National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to governors who attended the last National Executive Council (NEC) meeting.

 

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