Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo stste says today on his twitter that \u201cWe have just received confirmation of our first positive #COVID\u30fc19 case in Ondo State this evening. The infected person is currently under isolation and will be monitored. We have activated all necessary protocol to locate all contacts and will be working closely with @NCDCgov.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe infected is in very stable condition and we ask for calm from all in Ondo State. We are on top of this and ask that our citizens continue to follow all preventive measures to ensure they remain safe.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the information and Orientation commissioner Donald Ojogo in a statement said \u201d lt is with great concern that the Ondo State Government announces the first index case. A suspected case tested positive to the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe thank God for His protection thus far. Ours has been a case of anxiety while we enjoyed a COVID-19 free State status.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis development has, however, repudiated that enviable status even as we urge all to be vigilant and keep ourselves within the princints of measures put in place.”<\/p>\n
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