COVID-19: Delta SSG, Commissioner Test Positive

The Secretary to the Delta State Government Mr. Chiedu Ebie and Information Commissioner Mr. Charles Aniagwu have both tested positive to coronavirus.

Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor Mr. Olisa Ifeajika stated this on Sunday in Asaba while addressing newsmen.

Both officials have played prominent roles in the COVID-19 Task Force charged with managing the virus and giving Deltans regular update on the pandemic.

It was learnt the two officials showed mild symptoms of the virus and subjected themselves to the test.

The CPS, in the statement, said both men had been moved to an isolation centre and were stable, and responding well to treatment.

Ifeajika called on residents to adhere strictly to the COVID-19 protocols as anyone, irrespective of status could contract the virus.