Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has again gone into isolation after an immediate family member and senior officials of the State Government tested positive for the coronavirus.
Mr El-Rufai on Friday evening said he has been notified of more positive COVID-19 test results of persons close to him, with an immediate family member and senior officials of the state government included.
The Kaduna State governor, El-Rufai, is one of prominent Nigerians who had earlier tested positive for the coronavirus during the earliest stages of the pandemic in February.
The governor said, in a video broadcast shared via his social media pages, that he is currently in self-isolation and hopes to be tested by Sunday.
“This is purely a precautionary move that complies with the standard COVID-19 protocols. There will be another update when the test results are ready.
“I appeal to every resident of Kaduna State to observe and abide by the preventive protocols against COVID-19, especially wearing facemasks, avoiding large gatherings, practising physical distancing and washing their hands regularly,” Mr El-Rufai said.
The country has so far recorded over 70,000 infections indicating a second wave of the coronavirus, with possible lockdown looming, considering the recent spike in the daily cases.
675 new cases were recorded by the NCDC on Thursday, marking the country’s highest daily cases in six months.
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 have continually warned Nigerians to strictly adhere to the safety protocols, especially the use of face masks and social distancing rule.
