PRESS STATEMENT
CHIEF OF STAFF TO PLATEAU STATE GOVERNOR TESTS POSITIVE TO COVID-19
The
Chief of Staff to the Plateau State Governor Noel Donjur has tested
positive to COVID-19 after the test that was conducted for members of
the State EXCO on 1st July, 2020 following the directive of Governor
Lalong.
The outcome of the tests indicate that all other members
of the State EXCO tested negative except the Chief of Staff who is
asymptomatic and in good condition.
Accordingly, health officials
have commenced treatment for him at one of the isolation centres in the
State capital Jos, while members of his family and other contacts are
being traced and tested.
The Chief of Staff who is in high
spirits urges prayers from members of the public and also encourages
people to submit to COVID-19 testing which is very important in
unveiling cases and leading to treatment.
Meanwhile, other
personal aides of the Governor, Permanent Secretaries, heads of
parastatals as well as other senior civil servants conducted the test on
Thursday 2nd July, 2020 and are awaiting the results.
Governor Lalong in the meantime continues to admonish citizens to adhere strictly to the guidelines issued to curtail the virus.
Dan Manjang
Commissioner for Information and Communication.
3rd July 2020.
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