Why We Are Not Testing For COVID-19 – Makinde

By Ayodele Oluwafemi

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has ascribed the delay in the conduct of COVID-19 tests in the state, to the shortage of reagents to carry out the tests.

The governor, on Wednesday, in an update posted on his Twitter handle, appealed to those awaiting their COVID-19.

Makinde noted that the state is making efforts to acquire reagents to carry out the backlog of tests.

As at 28 April, 2020, the state had recorded 21 cases of COVID-19.

He disclosed that out of 775 blood samples collected so far, 300 are awaiting results in the state.

“Due to a shortage of reagents required to process COVID-19 tests, we currently have a number of pending results. Of the 775 samples collected so far, 300 are awaiting results.

“We are already in the process of acquiring more reagents in the shortest possible time, to enable us clear the backlog. We appeal for patience from those who are awaiting results,” Makinde said.

In a map posted on the governor’s handle, six Local Government Areas, out of thirty-three in the state have recorded one or more cases of COVID-19.

Ibadan North LGA has the highest cases with 15, following by Ido LGA with 2, while Ibadan North West, Ibadan South West, Lagelu and Oluyole LGAs have one case apiece.

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