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COVID-19: Gov Okowa, wife embark on isolation as daughter tests positive

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa making a State broadcast on Delta’s preparations against the COVID-19 pandemic

By Festus Ahon, Asaba

Apprehension has enveloped Delta State as the State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa and his entire family have been advised to go on self-isolation after one of his daughters tested positive for COVID-19.

The daughter was among the 106 positive cases in the State which was announced by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC last night.

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Okowa in his verified Twitter handle, said: “Earlier today, Edith and I received the news that one of our daughters has tested positive for COVID-19.

“Hence, in-line with the laid out procedures, we are both going into isolation for the next 14-days. We will continue to keep you all updated”

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