The Ogun State Government has declared its COVID-19 Mobile Laboratory open for operations, as part of strategic efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus within the State.
The State Governor, Dapo Abiodun was represented at the launching of the mobile laboratory by the Deputy Governor, Engr Noimot Salako-Oyedele, in Abeokuta, the State Capital.
According to the Deputy Governor, the laboratory which has the capacity to run 400 tests per day is housed in a 40ft container within the hospital premises.
Engr Salako-Oyedele disclosed that the laboratory was powered by main and alternative sources, as solar panels have been installed alongside the container.
According to her, the laboratory is equipped with all necessary biosafety materials, test kits and PPEs that ensure that our health workers are not exposed to the risk of infection.
The State Government expressed appreciation to partners in the private sector for their work in making this a reality for Ogun State.
