Chief of Staff to the Plateau State Governor, Noel Donjur has tested positive for Covid-19 after the test was conducted for all members of the State Executive Council following the directive of Governor Simon Lalong.
The outcome of the tests indicate that all other members of the Council tested negative except the Chief of Staff who is asymptomatic and in good condition.
Accordingly, health officials have commenced treatment for him at one of the centres in Jos, the state capital while members of his family and other contacts are being traced and tested.
Meanwhile, other personal aides of the Governor, Permanent Secretaries, and heads of parastatals as well as other senior civil servants conducted the test on Thursday and are awaiting the results.
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Governor Lalong in the meantime continues to admonish citizens to adhere strictly to the guidelines issued to curtail the spread of the virus.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
