The Osun State Government, on Saturday, confirmed 12 new cases of coronavirus in the state.
The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Rafiu Isamotu, made the disclosure in a statement, adding that the 12 new cases were recorded in Osogbo, the state capital and other parts of the state.
The Commissioner said the fresh tests were conducted in the last two weeks of the lockdown, noting that the lockdown has proven effective in containing the spread of the virus.
He said this development brings the number of active COVID-19 cases in the state to 13.
Isamotu, however, urged residents of the State not to panic, as he implored them to continue to comply with the stay-at-home directive and also keep social distancing, with strict observance of all precautionary measures to curb the spread of the disease.
He also emphasised that the ban on public gatherings remains in force, just as he urged residents to take the wearing of face mask seriously as it is now compulsory across the state.
