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OSUN WARNS PRIVATE HOSPITALS TO STOP ADMITTING COVID-19 PATIENTS

Osun State Government has warned private Hospitals to stop admitting and treating suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients.


This directive was issued by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientay, Mrs Funke Egbemode, saying anyone caught violating the order would be persecuted.


Egbemode said the government had accredited health facilities with required personnel to treat suspected and confirmed COVID-19 patients.


"The state government of Osun has reiterated that private hospitals… are not allowed to treat COVID-19 patients, whether suspected or confirmed."


“The state has recognised, accredited… government facilities with the required personnel to take care of patients, whether suspected or confirmed, at its isolation and care centres. Testing and treatment are free in all government facilities,” she said.

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