{"id":1264,"date":"2020-03-30T17:19:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-30T17:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifestylegist.com.ng\/?p=1264"},"modified":"2026-05-15T10:55:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T10:55:04","slug":"seyi-makinde-tests-positive-for-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifestylegist.com.ng\/?p=1264","title":{"rendered":"Seyi Makinde Tests Positive For COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nThe Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has revealed that he has tested positive for Covid-19.<\/div>\n
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\nThe Governor revealed this via his verified Twitter account..<\/div>\n
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\nHe wrote:<\/div>\n
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\nI just received my COVID-19 confirmation test result. It is POSITIVE. I am asymptomatic and will continue to self-isolate. <\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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\nI have designated Prof Temitope Alonge, former Chief Medical Director of the University College, Ibadan, as the Head of COVID-19 Task Force while I recover fully. Please continue to comply with all the directives from the COVID-19 Task Force. Stay home, stay safe.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\n\"Seyi<\/a><\/a><\/div>\n

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\nIt would be recalled that, earlier,  the CMD and three top officials at the University college hospital tested positive for coronavirus.<\/div>\n
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\nWith this development, the total confirmed cases in Oyo state is now Eight.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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