University college hospital, Ibadan chief medical doctor tests positive for Coronavirus

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Prof Jesse A. Otegbayo, the chief medical doctor, University College Hospital, Ibadan UCH has tested positive for coronavirus.

This was disclosed on Sunday morning in a statement signed by the CMD himself.

The statement reads: “On Monday 23rd March, we commenced a 12man quarterly board meeting which was meant to last 5 days in the hospital, we observed social distancing and other precautionary measures for covid-19 as much as possible.

“However, on Wednesday morning, one of us presented with what appeared to be symptoms of covid-19, his samples were immediately taken for test and the meeting called off.

“His results returned positive on Friday morning and every participant (including me) immediately went into self-isolation while our samples were also taken for test
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“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.

The CMD who acknowledged that Covid-19 is spreading faster than we think, enjoined everyone to take precautions.

According to him, if one person has it, then a gathering of two becomes dangerous.

He urged Nigerians to Stay at home, avoid unnecessary outing and stay safe