The Chairman of the Inter-ministerial Committee on COVID-19 in Ondo State, Prof Adesegun Fatusi, has raised alarm over the increasing figure of COVID-19 in the state, saying the state has recorded about 35 new cases in the last 24 hours.
Fatusi who revealed this after a meeting with the state workers, in Akure, Ondo State capital appealed to the people of the state to adhere strictly to the COVID-19 protocols to curb the spread of the deadly virus
He disclosed that seven people have been admitted into the state’s isolation centre while 24 cases are being monitored, stressing the need for residents to observe the COVID-19 protocol.
Fatusi, who accused civil servants of not observing COVID-19 protocols, said the Delta variant was a reality, tasking the civil servants to help save lives by ensuring that all visitors adhere to laid down protocols.
Fatusi, who ruled out the possibility of declaring a lockdown in the State, urged the people to always wear a face mask as well as wash their hands regularly.
According to him: “There will be no civil service when people are dying. Civil servants should make it a duty for visitors to wear a face mask. Let us do our part of the battle.
“There have been COVID 19 related deaths. An associate of mine died at FMC Owo. Once we see a little rise in the hospital it suggests a rise in the community.
Speaking on the possible lockdown, Fatusi said “Lockdown is a double-edged sword, particularly for developing countries. When we have a lockdown, the massive economic implication is significant.
“Lockdown is not what we need. If we come to a choice between life and lockdown, the choice will be lockdown. We should not get to that point.
“The two jabs of vaccines does not guarantee you will not have COVID-19. The likelihood of death or severe cases is low after taking the two jabs.
“People are not observing COVID-19 protocols. We do not need punitive measures because there is a law in place. COVID-19 is around in a deadlier form.”
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