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Oyo state has announced death of two people from coronavirus in the State. Governor Seyi Makinde who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, said six additional persons also tested positive from…

Oyo state has announced death of two people from coronavirus in the State.

Governor Seyi Makinde who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, said six additional persons also tested positive from a latest result while 17 persons had their second negative test results.

The figures bring to 75 the number of discharged cases, six deaths and 250 confirmed cases in the state.

Makinde said: “Seventeen confirmed COVID-19 patients have received their second negative test results and have been discharged.

“This brings the number of discharged cases in Oyo State to seventy-five.

“Also, the Covid-19 confirmation tests for six suspected cases came back positive. One case is from iSON Xperiences and one each from Ibadan South West, Ibadan South East, Surulere, Ido and Egbeda Local Government Areas.

“Sadly, two of the six positive cases confirmed today had already passed away. So, the total number of confirmed cases in Oyo State is 250 and the total number of deaths is six.”

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Published May 27, 2020
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