Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, speaks during an interview on Sunrise Daily in Abuja on February 24, 2020.
The Ebonyi State Governor Dave Umahi has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
The Governor confirmed this during a statement personally signed by him on Saturday.
He and a few of his close aides tested positive for the virus after completing the coronavirus test, the statement said.
Umahi further disclosed that, presently, they're not showing any symptoms but have since isolated, in line with protocols laid down by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
The Governor directed the Deputy Governor, Kelechi Igwe, to require over the frontline coordination of the state’s fight against the pandemic to guard Ebonyi people.
Umahi appealed to the people of Ebonyi state to require the NCDC protocols more seriously while stating that he’s performing from home and can conduct all meetings virtually.
According to the NCDC, Ebonyi has recorded a minimum of 438 cases of the virus, as of Friday evening.
Also, about 357 persons are successfully treated and discharged while three have died.
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