Okowa, spouse take a look at constructive for COVID-19

By Okungbowa Aiwerie, Asaba

Delta Governor Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, and spouse, Edith have examined constructive for COVID-19.

The event was sequel to checks performed on them after a couple of days of self-isolation, which began on Friday after one in every of their daughters examined constructive for the virus.

The primary household within the state, in line with an announcement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, are steady and have commenced mandatory remedy and additional isolation.

The governor thanked Deltans for his or her prayers for his household and known as for continued supplications for all sufferers present process remedy for the pandemic.

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He assured his administration wouldn’t relent in its efforts at combating the virus within the state, and urged the general public to assist the federal government in that regard by complying with prescribed protocols by Nigeria Centre for Illness Management (NCDC).

Okowa reiterated that “COVID-19 is actual. The speed is growing in our state and the virus is taking the lives of a few of our individuals.

“I, subsequently, once more name on each Deltan to watch the protocols on the virus whereas in public, to curb additional unfold of the virus, particularly within the communities.’’