COVID-29: Delta SSG, Information Commissioner Test Positive nTo Virus..... Moved To Isolation Units
Against the intensified efforts at combating the spread of COVID-19 in the state, of the Delta State Government has announced on Sunday that, two top officials of government have tested positive to the virus.
Making this known in a statement in Asaba, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, named the officials as Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Chiedu Ebie and Commissioner for Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu.
According to Ifeajika, both officials showed mild symptoms of the virus and consequently subjected themselves to the test.
“Both men have been moved to an isolation centre and were stable, and responding well to treatment”, he said.
The Chief Press Secretary called on residents of the state to adhere strictly to the COVID-19 protocols as anyone; irrespective of status, could contract the virus.
"Let me advise all Deltans to, as a matter of top priority, always obey the COVID-19 protocols, which have been in public domain, so as to curb further spread of the pandemic”.
"The fresh cases of COVID-19 on our hands in Delta state, further testifies to the fact that COVID-19 is not a scam. It is real and people should take the issues of the virus and personal hygiene seriously”.
"COVID-19 is not a death sentence; so, when you begin to feel unwell, reach out to approved government hospitals for appropriate tests to be carried out”, Ifeajika stated.
"We can save ourselves and others from this virus if we obey all the protocols of wearing face masks, regular washing of hands in running water, use of alcohol-based sanitisers and maintaining physical-distancing while congregating in any form.
"All our hospitals and isolation centres across the state are on 24 hours alert to receive any case(s) of the Coronavirus or other health challenges", he stated.
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