Category: COVID-19
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Ahead school reopening: Ondo SUBEB trains school administrators on COVID-19 measures
As part of efforts to prepare schools in Ondo state for reopening after months of closure due to outbreak of coronavirus, the State Universal Basic Education Board has held a 2-day training for administrators. OSRC’s Olatomiwa Donald-Falayi reports the training which was held simultaneously at three locations is to equip school administrators with COVID-19 precautionary…
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COVID-19: Ondo govt distributes more protective equipment to hospitals
The Ondo State Government has donated another set of Personal Protective Equipment, PPEs to public and private health facilities in the 18 council areas of the state in a bid to further flatten the curve of coronavirus in the state. OSRC’s Juliet Buna reports that the Chairman, Inter-ministerial Committee on COVID-19, Professor Adesegun Fatusi while…
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COVID-19 Palliatives: Ondo Govt extends distribution to PDP, ZLP, ADC, 15 other political parties
Ondo state government has extended the distribution of palliatives to the 18 registered political parties in the state to mitigate the effect of coronavirus. OSRC’s Juliet Buna reports that Spokesperson of the COVID-19 Palliative Committee, Mr Alex Kalejaiye said the distribution of the items is aimed at providing succor to all segments of society.
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COVID-19: Ondo compliance team intensifies enforcement
The inter-ministerial committee on covid-19 in Ondo State says it will redouble its efforts at ensuring that citizens of the state remain committed to the health protocols. Chairman of the committee Professor Fatusi Adesegun who led the team to monitor compliance in Akure, the state capital called for peoples’ support to break the chain of…
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COVID-19: How UNIMED sustained academic calendar, pioneered Medical Rehabilitation Faculty- VC
The University of Medical Sciences, UNIMED, Ondo says it is the only public university in Nigeria that has continued to run normal academic calendar despite the COVID-19 pandemic, using online learning platforms. The Vice Chancellor, Prof Adesegun Fatusi said the feat is in line with the vision of the institution to set the pace in…
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2020 WASSCE: Ondo schools comply with COVID-19 protocols
Ondo state government has expressed satisfaction with compliance to COVID-19 precautionary measures in schools as SSS 3 students begin the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE. OSRC’s Zaheed Aribisala reports that the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Femi Agagu stated that plans for the safe resumption of JSS 3 students are also in…
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COVID-19 spike: Ondo Govt moves against unauthorised social gatherings
The Ondo state Government says no one is allowed to organise events without permission due to COVID-19 spike. OSRC’s Toluwani Sijuade reports that Chairman of the State Interministerial Committee on COVID-19, Professor Adesegun Fatusi during a meeting with religious leaders in Akure, said government has also banned serving food at events.
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COVID-19: Ondo Govt begins another round of palliatives distribution
Ondo state Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has flagged off the distribution of palliatives donated by the Coalition Against COVID-19, CACOVID. OSRC’s Government House Correspondent, Wahab Bankole reports that the governor at the distribution ceremony in Akure, emphasized the essence of food items as a weapon for reducing the devastating effects of coronavirus on the people.
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Ondo Widows Care: 1400 Akoko South West women receive palliatives
Efforts to cushion the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on women in Ondo state have continued with another round of succour provided by the First Lady, Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu. OSRC’s Olatomiwa Donald-Falayi reports that more than 1400 widows and many BEMORE girls received palliatives at Oka-Akoko, headquarters of Akoko South-West council area during a visit…
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COVID-19: Ondo government distributes protective equipment to primary healthcare facilities
The Ondo state government has distributed protective equipment to primary healthcare centres across the state to protect health workers from contracting coronavirus. OSRC’s Richard Ilesanmi reports that the Special Adviser to Governor Akeredolu, Dr Jibayo Adeyeye who also supervises the Ministry of Health, distributed the items to primary healthcare coordinators in the 18 council areas…