Oyo Commissioner, Oyewo Discharged With COVID-19

Oyo State Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General Prof. Oyelowo Oyewo has been discharged from the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH) Isolation Centre at Yaba, Lagos.

He is currently at home, observing treatment in isolation for the next 14 days.

The development was contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun yesterday, it said that Oyelowo was rushed to Lagoon Hospital on January 2nd, 2021 after an ailment that showed symptoms of COVID-19.

According to Olatubosun, a chest CT scan done on Oyelowo revealed the possibility of the presence of the COVID-19 virus in his system, which led to his immediate transfer to the Infectious Diseases Hospital

“The Ministry of Justice wishes to appreciate the people of Oyo State for their prayers during this period and to thank the medical personnel of the IDH Yaba, Lagos for the care and treatment of the Attorney-General.”

Olatunbosun expressed optimism that the commissioner would continue to recuperate from home.