The Deputy Governor of Bauchi state Baba Tela has tested positive for the novel Coronavirus.
The health status of Tela who is also the chairman of the state task force on COVID-19 was confirmed in a statement released by Governor Bala’s media aide, Mukhtar Gidado.
Gidado said the Deputy Governor has gone into self-isolation as samples of all his primary contacts have been taken by the NCDC for test.
The statement read: “This is to inform the general public that His Excellency, Sen. Baba Tela, Deputy Governor of Bauchi State who is also the Chairman, State Task Force on COVID-19 was confirmed positive for coronavirus.
“He contracted the disease while discharging his onerous responsibility as Chairman of the Committee.
“Consequently, His Excellency, Baba Tela has gone into self-isolation in Bauchi and health professionals are properly managing his situation.”
The governor’s media aide said the samples of all his primary contacts have been taken by the NCDC for testing and are advised to remain in isolation pending the outcome of their results.
He said the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has solicited prayers for his deputy and other COVID-19 patients speedy recovery.
“The governor also calls on the citizens to adhere strictly to the protocols against the dreaded virus to curtail its spread in the state,” he said.
