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Kaduna Gov, El-Rufai In Self- Quarantine After Positive Test For Corona Virus
Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, Governor of Kaduna state, has tested positive for the dreaded and contagious corona virus disease.
BIGPEN understands the governor is asymptomatic to the virus but has self-isolate as required by the case management guidelines of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) for someone that is not showing symptoms.
Governor El-Rufai confirmed the development on Saturday night in a statement he personally signed.
The statement reads in full:
“Earlier this week, I submitted a sample for the Covid-19 test. The result came in this evening, and I regret to say that it is positive.
“According to the protocols for managing Covid-19, I am in self-isolation as required by the case management guidelines of the NCDC for a someone that is no showing symptoms.
“I wish to appeal to the people of Kaduna State to continue to closely observe the preventive measures already announced.
“It is most important that everybody should do their utmost to stay safe, stay home and stay alive.
“The Deputy Governor is chairing our Covid-19 Taskforce and will continue to issue statements from time to time”.
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