Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi has confirmed that he’s been tested positive for COVID-19.
The Governor disclosed this in a statement personally signed by him on Saturday.
According to him, the novel coronavirus also affected his close aides as they were all tested positive for the virus after carrying out the test.
Umahi further disclosed that, presently, they are 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 take over the frontline coordination of the state’s fight against the pandemic to protect Ebonyi people.
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Umahi appealed to the people of Ebonyi state to take the NCDC protocols more seriously while stating that he’s working from home and will conduct all meetings virtually.
According to the NCDC, Ebonyi has recorded at least 438 cases of the virus, as of Friday evening.
Also, about 357 persons have been successfully treated and discharged while three have died.
