The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University College Hospital, UCH Ibadan, Professor Jesse Abiodun Otegbayo has disclosed that one of the staff of the hospital’s surgical services has tested positive to Covid-19.
He made this known today while giving an update on diagnosed cases of coronavirus in the hospital.
According to the CMD, the member of staff in question is in good health and is receiving necessary support while the routine contact tracing and relevant infection control protocols have been instituted.
He said, “Consequently, as at 4 pm, Friday, 8th May 2020, we have one new confirmed case of COVID-19. The total number of COVID-19 patients that the Hospital has attended to is now 11 (eleven).
“Out of these, 6 (six) patients were managed as in-patients in the isolation ward and other locations in the Hospital, 2 (two) of which were discharged after testing negative One patient was however transferred to Lagos for further treatment.
“Regrettably, 2 (two) deaths occurred.
“Presently, there are 3 (three) active confirmed cases of COVID-19 being managed by staff of the Hospital. 1 (one) of these is currently on admission while the other two are being managed at home”, he stated.
Prof Otegbayo urged everyone “to abide by the required infection prevention and control (IPC) measures such as physical distancing, regular hand washing, use of hand sanitizers & face masks as stipulated by health authorities”.
