27th April, 2020
By Taiwo Okanlawon
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced the death of another COVID-19 patient, bringing the number of deaths in the state to two.
Makinde, on Twitter, said the patient was confirmed positive on Saturday, but died on Monday morning.
He wrote, “Sadly, one of the new COVID-19 cases announced yesterday, passed away this morning.
“This brings the number of COVID-19 related deaths in the state to two. So, there are currently eight active cases in Oyo State.”
OYO STATE COVID-19 TASK FORCE UPDATE (APRIL 26, 2020)
Sadly, one of the new COVID-19 cases announced yesterday, passed away this morning. This brings the number of COVID-19 related deaths in the state to two. So, there are currently eight active cases in Oyo State. pic.twitter.com/Fqj8s3ExBx
— Seyi Makinde (@seyiamakinde) April 26, 2020
Meanwhile, Nigeria on Sunday recorded 91 new cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 1273.