. Two others also tested positive for virus
Authorities of the Federal College of Education, Osiele, Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Friday, closed the institution for two weeks after one of its medical workers died of COVID-19 complications.
Already, two other workers at the institution’s Medical Centre have equally tested positive for Coronavirus.
Registrar of the College, Adedayo Adebayo, disclosed this in a statement in Abeokuta on Friday.
Adebayo said an investigation carried out “attributed the cause of death of one of the medical personnel that transited to immortality lately to complications that arose from COVID-19.
“Regrettably, the two other staff of the medical centre similarly tested positive for the viral infection and have been placed on isolation and undergoing treatment.
“Arising from this untoward development, it is incumbent on the college management to immediately close down the college so as to forestall further spread of the virus.”
The registrar further said, “The college management further advises everyone that has had recent contact with the affected medical personnel to subject themselves to COVID-19 test in order to ascertain their health status and to seek necessary medical intervention.
“The management condoles with the bereaved family and the college community and prays that God grants all the succour to bear the irreparable loss.
“It also prays for the speedy and total recovery of the affected staff and commits all other staff and students of the College into the care and protection of the Almighty as we all stay safe to outlive this trying period.”