Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, the Kaduna State Governor has tested positive for Coronavirus.
Governor Rufai made this disclosure in a live broadcast. He said he submitted a sample for the Covid-19 test and the result came in positive.
He, however, said that his doctor has advised him to remain in isolation
His words: “I submitted a sample for the Covid-19 test and the result came in this evening, and I regret to say that it is positive.
“According to the protocols for managing Covid-19, I am in self-isolation as required by the case management guidelines of the NCDC for a someone that is no showing symptoms.
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“I wish to appeal to the people of Kaduna State to continue to closely observe the preventive measures already announced.
“It is most important that everybody should do their utmost to stay safe, stay home and stay alive.
“The Deputy Governor is chairing our Covid-19 Taskforce and will continue to issue statements from time to time,”
