COVID-19 PANDEMIC: PROTECT YOURSELF AND STOP THE SPREAD

This is indeed a very trying time all over the world. Many people have been infected by COVID-19 and are currently fighting for their lives from the grip of this highly infectious disease, while many sadly have died. The whole world is affected. Businesses have been closed and cities are being shut down across the world to curtail further spread of this plague and ultimately defeat the virus.

My dear people of Ondo state, I wish to encourage us at this very trying period to please stay calm. Don’t panics! Let not your heart be troubled. We have survived difficult times in the past and we shall pull through this pandemic safely. In order to increase our chances for survival of this pandemic, I wish to strongly advise and encourage us to keep to all the recommendation of the Ministry of health, the State and Federal governments and other relevant agencies. Let us know that, this virus cannot spread by itself. People spread it as we move around. It is therefore very essential that we all STAY AT HOME at this challenging time. Let us limit our movement around to the very minimal and keep a safe distance from other people if we must go out to access essential services such food, water and medicine. Let us remember to wash our hands frequently with soap and water. We can also apply hand sanitizers regularly.

Since a major means of contracting this infection is when we touch our faces with contaminated hands, let us try as much as possible not to be touching our faces. If you need to cough or sneeze, kindly cover your mouth/nose with your elbow.

If we notice anyone with the signs and symptoms of the coronavirus disease (such as cough, sore throat, fever, body aches, fatigue and shortness of breath) let us immediately contact relevant health authorities on their dedicated phone numbers: 080097000010; 08023169485;
08033565529; 08052817243; 08002684319; 07002684319

We shall not be victims of this disease in God’s name.

When this health crisis is over, a global economic recession has been forecasted to follow, due to the severe impact of the pandemic on businesses across the world. The high unemployment rate and poor infrastructures in our state will further be compounded by the on-coming financial/economic recession. To lead us through such challenging times ahead, Ondo state will need a young, dynamic, intelligent, compassionate, hardworking, honest, determined, dedicated and resourceful team player to lead us. The next Ondo State Governorship election will be our chance to elect such a man. Your son: Dr Akinbowale Olusa is that man. He will be the light to lead us through the dark times. He will be there to serve you.

Thank you and god bless you all.

Signed:
Dr Akinbowale Olusa
Ondo State 2020 Governorship Aspirant
African Action Congress (AAC)