Governor Okowa In Self Isolation After Daughter Tests Positive To Coronavirus
Governor of Delta State, Sen Ifeanyi Okowa, has began self isolation after his daughter tested positive for COVID-19.
The governor made the announcement via his twitter handle on Friday.
“Earlier today, Edith and I received the news that one of our daughters has tested positive for #COVID-19. Hence, in-line with the laid out procedures, we are both going into isolation for the next 14 days. We will continue to keep you all updated, “the tweet read.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, on Friday in Asaba, announced that one of the children of Okowa tested positive for the virus in a statement.
He said, the governor and his family members had commenced self isolation for 14 days.
He said, “One of the children of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has test positive for the virus and as such, the governor and his family members have gone on self isolation for 14 days.
“It is again pertinent to stress that COVID-19 is real, and citizens are advised to be disciplined and comply with the protocols of wearing face masks and maintaining physical-distancing while in public places.
“And as well as basic hygiene of handwashing with soap in running water and use of alcohol-based sanitizers as NCDC regulation demands. “
The state government earlier announced that two of its top officials tested positive for the disease.
The officials include Chiedu Ebie, Secretary to the State Government, and Charles Aniagwu, Commissioner of Information.
Ifeajika stressed that “the state government is intensifying efforts at stemming the spread of COVID-19 in the state.
