Secretary to the Delta State Government, Chiedu Ebie as well as the State Commissioner for Information, Charles Aniagwu have tested positive for COVID-19.
The status of both top officials was announced on Sunday by the state government via Twitter.
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The statement said both officials decided to undergo tests after exhibiting mild COVID-19 symptoms.
It stated further that both officials have been moved to the Delta state isolation centre and are doing quite well.
UPDATE: The Secretary to the State Government of Delta State, Mr. Chiedu Ebie and the Commissioner for Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, have tested positive for #COVID19. pic.twitter.com/zZB27djjnI
— Delta State Government (@DSGovernment) June 21, 2020
Both officials exhibited mild symptoms of the virus and consequently subjected themselves to the #COVID19 test. They have been moved to an isolation centre, are stable, and responding well to treatment.
— Delta State Government (@DSGovernment) June 21, 2020
Delta state has 501 confirmed cases so far.