Ondo State Government has postponed indefinitely the convocation ceremony of the State Universtity of Science and Technology, Okitipupa scheduled for Saturday.
Besides, to prevent coronavirus spreading to the state due to its proximity to Lagos and Ekiti States, the state government has put up some measures to curb the spread.
Also, laboratory results are being expected in the samples collected from a suspected corona virus victim currently admitted at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Akure.
The patient is said to be stable and isolated.
Doctors said he was brought in unconscious and had symptoms associated with corona virus and moreover he just returned from the United States.
A statement issued by Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo, directed regulation of crowds in all churches and mosques across the state until further notice.
It advised churches and mosques with large crowds to break into more worship syndicates (services) with a view to curtailing excessive physical contacts.
It urged people to avoid the use of common cups and chalice in the case of churches, for drinking.
According to the statement: “Where there are needs for clarifications on the closure of schools, all stakeholders and partners, including examination bodies as well as proprietors of private schools are enjoined to get in touch with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology for such.
“While the Government puts structures in place to confront the COVID-19 pandemic, it is pertinent that the citizenry takes more seriously, the above precautionary measures in addition to those enumerated by Mr. Governor in his broadcast to the State.”
