Okowa Confirms First COVID-19 Case In Delta, Sues For Calm

Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, Governor of Delta State, has confirmed that a patient has tested positive for coronavirus infection in the state.

The governor made the confirmation shortly after the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, on Tuesday night announced sixteen new cases of the virus across five states including the Federal Capital Territory.

In a tweet posted on his verified twitter handle, Governor Okowa calls for calm, saying if all could adhere to the precautionary measures and isolation directives, the infection could be overcome.

He wrote: “This evening, a patient in Delta State tested positive for the #COVID19 virus. This index case is already receiving the necessary treatment at one of our isolation centers. Tomorrow morning, I will be addressing our citizens on developments surrounding this case.

“Again, I ask that you all remain calm at this time and continue to adhere to the precautionary measures and isolation directives that we have put in place to keep you and your families safe. I have no doubt whatsoever that we will all get through this together”, he tweeted.