Category: COVID-19
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COVID-19: Ondo Government releases guidelines for schools re-opening
The Ondo state Government has released guidelines to be followed before and after re-opening of schools in the state. Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Femi Agagu released the guidelines at a meeting with Principals of Secondary Schools held in Akure. OSRC’s Richard Ilesanmi reports that no date has however been fixed for the re-opening.
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COVID-19: Expert calls for strict adherence to safety precautions
Residents of Ondo State have been challenged to cooperate with government in winning the war against the global coronavirus pandemic. The State Epidemiologist, Dr Stephen Fagbemi threw the challenge in a chat with OSRC reporter, Richard Ilesanmi on the spike in COVID-19 cases in the state.
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COVID-19: Ondo government reviews 2020 budget to mitigate effect on people
The Ondo State government has commenced the review of its 2020 budget to focus on programmes that will mitigate the effect of covid-19 on the people. The commissioner for budget and economic planning, Pastor Emmanuel Igbasan while speaking on Roundtable, an OSRC Media Group current affairs programme said the reviewed budget would focus on social…
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Schools re-opening: Ondo Govt awaits FG’s directives
Ondo state government has said that its decision to re-open schools would be determined by the federal government’s directives. OSRC Correspondent, Zimoh Ebi-Emi reports that the state government has also met with relevant agencies that will play critical roles to make possible re-opening a hitch free exercise.
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COVID-19: Lee Group of Companies donates 100,000 face masks to Ondo Govt
Lee Group of Companies has donated one hundred thousand disposable face masks to Ondo state goverment as part of efforts to flatten the curve of COVID-19. OSRC Correspondent, Juliet Buna reports that Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu while receiving the items from the Company’s General Manager, Mr. Philip Seng said they would help prevent community spread of…
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Governor Akeredolu tests negative to COVID-19, announces Oluwatuyi as new SSG
Ondo state Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has tested negative to COVID-19. The governor during the weekly COVID-19 media briefing at the Government House in Akure, said he has fully recovered and assured that there is no going back in the war against the pandemic. Government House Correspondent, Wahab Bankole reports that the Governor also announced Mr.…
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COVID-19: 53 patients undergoing treatment at three Isolation Centers in Ondo state
53 COVID-19 patients are currently receiving treatment at the three Isolation Centers in Ondo state OSRC Correspondent, Zaheed Aribisala reports that the Special Adviser to Governor Akeredolu on Health Matters, Dr Jibayo Adeyeye gave the figure while briefing journalists on the state of COVID-19 during the weekly press briefing at the Government house, in Akure.
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COVID-19: Clerics task christians on intercessory prayers
As coronavirus cases spike in Ondo state, christians have been urged to intensify prayers for the state and Nigeria. Juliet Buna reports that clerics in Akure, said efforts of health officials at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19 must be complemented with fervent prayers for divine intervention.