Urges Christians to worship at home tomorrow

By Festus Ahon – Asaba

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has confirmed the third index case of the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic in the State, urging Christians in the State to worship at home tomorrow (today).

Okowa on his verified Facebook handle, said: “We have just confirmed the third case of #COVID19 in Delta State. The patient, a male, was diagnosed today (yesterday) in Asaba, our state capital and is currently being managed by our healthcare professionals in one of our isolation centres.

“The patient is currently in a good state and responding to the treatment, and we have already begun to track all those that have had contact with him.

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“The confirmation of this third case further reinforces our call for social distancing and a lockdown. All Christians should worship at home tomorrow.

“Again, I thank you all for your cooperation over these past few days, and I will continue to keep you all updated on any new developments”.

We have just confirmed the third case of #COVID19 in Delta State. The patient, a male, was diagnosed today in Asaba, our state capital and is currently being managed by our healthcare professionals in one of our isolation centers. pic.twitter.com/VcPR25O5DP

— Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa (@IAOkowa) April 11, 2020

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