Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi
By Our Reporter
The Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi has joined the league of politicians who tested positive for the deadly coronavirus.
The Governor confirmed this in a statement personally signed by him on Saturday.
He and some of his close aides tested positive for the virus after carrying out the coronavirus test, the statement said.
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.
Umahi advised 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.
Ebonyi State has recorded 438 cases of coronavirus, three patients died while 357 persons have been treated and discharged. This is going by NCDC, record
