The Delta State Secretary to the State Government and Commissioner for information, Mr Chiedu Ebie and Mr Charles Aniagwu have tested positive for COVID-19. The state, as of Saturday night, recorded 83 fresh cases with a total of 360 COVID-19 confirmed cases so far. Ifeajika said both officials showed mild symptoms of COVID-19 virus and consequently subjected themselves to the test. Ifeajika called on residents of the state to adhere strictly to the COVID-19 protocols as anyone, irrespective of status could contract the virus. “Let me advise all Deltans to, as a matter of top priority, always obey the COVID-19 protocols, which have been in the public domain, so as to curb further spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Source: Nigerian Tribune June 21, 2020 09:56 UTC