Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde has revealed that shortage of reagents in the state is responsible for the slow rate of coronavirus tests being carried out.
He made this known on his Twitter page, where he advised citizens not to fret as everything will be sorted out.
He wrote “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 awaiting results.
“Meanwhile, we will continue conducting tests at the drive-through/walk-through testing centre at Adamasingba Stadium.
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“Also, in a bid to continue ramping up testing, from next week, we will be moving to other zones in the state to conduct tests.
”We also thank all individuals and corporate organisations that have continued to donate in cash and kind to government’s effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19,” Makinde wrote.
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