Delta govt top rank officials fall for coronavirus

Delta State government top rank officials have contracted coronavirus infection.

Onyxnews Nigeria reports that this was made public in a statement in Asaba, on Sunday by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor of the state, Olisa Ifeajika,

Ifeajika identified the officials as Secretary to the State Government, Chiedu Ebie and Commissioner for Information, Charles Aniagwu.

Ifeajika said both officials showed mild symptoms of the viral infection and consequently went on to be tested, and returned positive.

He said that the duo had been moved to an isolation centre, were stable, and responding well to treatment.

Ifeajika urged residents in the state to stick strictly to the COVID-19 safety procedures as anyone, irrespective of status, can test positive to the virus.

His words: “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 said.

So far, according to NCDC, Delta state has more than 500 cases of coronavirus, few recovery and death cases.