Delta state governor in self isolation after daughter tested positive to COVID-19

The governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has gone into isolation after one of his daughters tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).⁣
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“Earlier today, Edith and I received the news that one of our daughters has tested positive for COVID19.

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,” Okowa shared on Twitter.⁣
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The governor’s spokesperson, Olisa Ifeajika, had said in a statement that:

“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 as well as basic hygiene of hand-washing with soap in running water and use of alcohol-based sanitisers as NCDC regulation demands.”⁣
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Two officials of the Delta state government had tested positive for the virus last week.⁣
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The officials are secretary to the state government, Chiedu Ebie and commissioner for information Charles Aniagwu.⁣
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Delta has reported 715 COVID-19 cases as of June 25, 2020.⁣
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Nigeria has recorded 22, 614 COVID-19 cases, 7, 822 recoveries and 549 recoveries at the time of reporting.