As the government of the Delta State is stepping up efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19 in the state, it said on Sunday that two top government officials have tested positive for the virus.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Olisa Ifeajika, who made this known in a statement in Asaba, named the officials as Secretary to the State Government, Chiedu Ebie, and the Commissioner for Information, Charles Aniagwu.
Mr Ifeajika said both officials had mild virus symptoms and Mr Ifeajika said both officials showed mild symptoms of the virus and consequently subjected themselves to the test.
He said both men were moved to an isolation center and were stable, and responded well to treatment.
Mr Ifeajika called on state residents to adhere strictly to COVID-19 protocols as anyone could contract the virus regardless of status.
“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 in our hands in Delta 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.
“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.
