Oyo records 68 new cases of COVID-19
Oyo State has recorded 68 new cases of COVID-19, according to the latest figures released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.
In the figures released on Monday night, the 68 cases in Oyo were among the new 573 recorded in 20 states.Governor Seyi Makinde, had, on Monday directed all categories of workers to resume work on June 22 as well as the resumption of classes for primary six pupils, Junior Secondary School III and Senior Secondary School III students on June 29.
He also announced relaxation of the curfew imposed on the state as the curfew will now run between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. against the earlier period of between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. Makinde said that the decision was taken by the state COVID-19 task force headed by him and further announced opening up of Mosques and Churches, which were to operate at 25 per cent capacity.
Some residents have expressed fear over the upsurge in the number of COVID-19 cases in the state, especially with the decision of government to reopen schools and offices.
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