Mr Ayinla said the mass distribution of malaria-preventive drugs in the state had significantly reduced malaria cases in children.
It said the baby developed the sign and symptoms on June 25 and died of the infection on July 7.
As of June 30, NCDC confirmed 798 diphtheria cases from 33 local government areas in eight states, including the FCT.
“It was reported that a 71-year-old man passed on in Ibadan after taking Colorado.”
But he added that the governor reiterated his commitment and determination to ensure completion of all projects before the end of his administration.
The Hospital Management Board and the Ministry of Health were asked to enforce disciplinary measures against defaulting medical officials.
Three of the evacuees, who sustained injuries, were moved to the hospital.
“What we faced was a very bad experience; I can say that war is not an option, and I do not pray we face that in Nigeria,” he said.
Statistics underscored the possibility that COVID-19, directly and indirectly, contributed to the increase in excess mortality.
Speaking against the background of malnutrition, Mr Audu noted that UNICEF intends to replicate the same feat in other flood-impacted LGAs across the state.
