COVID-19: ADHERE STRICTLY TO DIRECTIVES OF WHO.... Says Dr. Owolabi

"We are to note that for now, there is no known cure for this disease except preventative measures".... Dr. MAO.

"We must also maintain the social distancing directives".


Dr. Makanjuola Akindele Owolabi, a globally recognized medical expert has reiterated his appeal for people to obey and adhere strictly to the directives of the World Health Organization, WHO.

This wise counsel has become very imperative following the alarming spread of the Coronavirus pandemic across nations in the globe which has now spread into several states in Nigeria.

Dr. Owolabi, popularly called Dr. MAO who is also an illustrious son of Ekiti state, appealed to his people in Ekiti State just as he has done to other Nigerians and humanity worldwide, to strictly obey and adhere to the directives given by WHO which is aimed at curbing the spread of the deadly Corona Virus.

Dr Akindele Owolabi in a statement made available to newsmen, advised people of the state to ensure regular hand washing with soap and clean water, covering of the nose and mouth with the elbow while sneezing or coughing or, with the use of a tissue or handkerchief which must be immediately and well disposed of.

"We must also maintain the social distancing directives", he advised.

According to Dr. MAO, "we are to note that for now, there is no known cure for this disease except preventative measures".

The medical expert who is a globally recognised aviation consultant, equally called on the people to stay at home for this two weeks prescribed, saying that it is for our collective safety and that it is better to stay at home and be alive than to disobey or be careless and end up in the grave forever, due to the effects of Covid-19.

Dr Akindele Owolabi therefore appealed to the entire people of Ekiti state to see all these precautionary measures put in place as means of protecting them and everyone, from the deadly Virus and not as punishment or to inflict hardship on anyone as we are all in this together.

"Covid-19 is not a respecter of anyone whether you are poor or rich! It is that serious! He warned.

The medical expert also warns that the Covid-19 is easily spread like a bushfire in dry season if these measures are not keenly followed.

"This is not the time to visit one another, attend parties or crowding of any kind at this perilous time", he advised.

Dr. Owolabi prayed that our people should see this as a time to be our brothers’ keeper because God has used this to show us that what affects one, affects all. 

"Keep yourself safe and help to keep the Nation safe.  Stay at home and isolate as much as possible. God bless us all as we do our part", he concluded.