Deputy Governor Of Bauchi State Tests Positive To Coronavirus
Deputy Governor Of Bauchi State Tests Positive To Coronavirus
The Deputy Governor of Bauchi State has tested positive to coronavirus by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) after he showed the signs and symptoms of the virus.
This was revealed in a statement issued by the state government and signed by Mr Muktar Gidado, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on media to the state governor on Tuesday night.
“This is to inform the general public that His Excellency, Sen. Baba Tela, Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, was confirmed positive of Coronavirus. The confirmation was sequel to a test carried out on him by NCDC when he exhibited noticeable symptoms of the disease.
“He contracted the disease while discharging his onerous responsibility as Chairman of the State Committee on COVID-19. Consequently, he has gone into self-isolation in Bauchi and health professionals are properly managing his situation.
“Similarly, samples of all his primary contacts have been taken by NCDC for tests and they are advised to remain in isolation pending the outcome of their results,” Gidado said.
The Deputy Governor Mr Baba Tela is currently on self isolation.
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