Another top official of government in Ondo state has tested positive to the dreaded Corona virus thus further heightening fears in the state.
The latest victim is the Chief Medical Director of the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Ondo, Dr Oluwole Ige.
This was contained in a statement issued by Adeeyo Babatunde on behalf of the Chief Medical Director. The statement disclosed that the CMD is currently being treated and he is responding to the treatment positively at the isolation centre.
The statement advised all members of staff of the Teaching hospital to go about their normal duties and continue to observe universal precautions against the COVID-19.
”This is to inform the members of staff of University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital and the general public that the Chief Medical Director was positive for COVID-19 test conducted on him after he exhibited symptoms relating to Corona virus disease.
“However, the CMD is currently being treated and he is responding to the treatment positively.
“All members of staff of the Teaching Hospital and the general public are hereby advised to go about their normal duties and continue to observe universal precautions against the COVID-19 pandemic, as we also wish the CMD quick recovery”