Oyo State has recorded two fatalities from the cases of Delta Variant of the COVID-19 uncovered in the state by the task force team.

Recall that the COVID-19 Task Force Team had on Sunday announced the discovery of two cases of the variant and thereby enjoined residents to be on the guard.

The State Incident Manager and Coordinator of the Emergency Operations Centre, Dr. Olabode Oladipo while speaking with Correspondent Kunle Ojo confirmed the death of two of the patients infected with the Delta Variant.

He added that the deceased are residents of the state adding that contact tracing has commenced.

Dr. Oladipo disclosed that the state government through the Emergency Operations Centre has put in place appropriate measures to contain the spread of the Delta Variant adding that Residents of the state need to act responsibly.

He also emphasized the need for residents and other Nigerians to comply with all preventive measures including the use of face mask, regular hand washing among others.