The Chief Medical Director, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Prof. Jesse Otegbayo, has said that he tested positive for coronavirus.
He made this known in a statement personally signed by him on Sunday morning.
The statement read, “Unfortunately, my result returned positive on Saturday afternoon and I remain in isolation as I am not symptomatic. All staff who have been in contact with me and other participants during this period have been advised to immediately proceed on self-isolation pending the time they get tested.”
He then urged everyone to take precautions because COVID-19 spreads faster than we think. He added that “ If one person has it, then a gathering of two becomes dangerous“.
He also advised everyone to Stay at home, avoid unnecessary outing and stay safe.
Officially, the total number of confirmed cases in the country is 97 with one death.