Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has tested positive for COVID-19.
A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase says that the governor’s result turned positive after a close aide also returned positive in the last few weeks.
This is coming after test results of most of the Governor’s close aides returned positive in the last few weeks.
READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu Tests Positive For COVID-19
Though the Governor is asymptomatic, he has commenced COVID-19 treatment as prescribed by medical personnel.
The governor stressed that it is equally important that those who came in contact with other persons who have tested positive for the virus should go for test to ascertain their COVID-19 status.
Governor Ortom urged Benue people to continue to observe the protocol for the prevention of the virus such as wearing of face masks, use of sanitizers, regular handwashing and physical distancing.
He admonished the people not to be scared of going for COVID-19 test as doing so would help curb the spread of the disease.
© ControlTV 2021.
