Two top officials of Delta State government who also double as members of the state COVID-19 Committee have been announced to have tested positive for the virus.
According to a press release issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Olisa Ifeajika, the names of the infected officials are Chiedu Ebie; the Secretary to the State Government and Charles Aniagwu, the Commissioner for Information.
Ifeajika said the two officials who showed mild symptoms of the virus subjected themselves to tests, which came out positive.
The two have been moved to an isolation centre where they are responding to treatment.
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He used the opportunity to advise residents to adhere strictly to the COVID-19 protocols, as anyone, irrespective of status, could contract the virus.
Editor: Ifeanyi Mark