Covid-19: Governor Ortom isolates self

 Covid-19: Governor Ortom isolates self

By Modupe Shodeinde

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has gone on self isolation after one of his permanent secretaries, and family members tested positive for Covid-19.

This was made known by Deputy Governor of the state, Mr. Benson Abounu, on Sunday at the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Church service held at the ECWA Church Makurdi.

“As I speak with you, the Governor has been in isolation for about nine days and has shown no symptoms or signs of the virus. So, I’m happy to inform you that by tomorrow we should be able to certify him free and he will resume work,” Abounu said.

He enjoined residents of the state to comply with Covid-19 protocols and curb the spread of the virus.

“Presently the State has an infection rate of over 489 persons. Though we are still doing relatively well compared to other states, the only tactics to fight the virus is by keeping to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, protocols.” he said.

 

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