According to report reaching oyogist.com, the Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom, has reportedly tested positive for the Covid-19 disease.
This was made known in a statement released by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase, who stated that Governor Ortom was confirmed positive after the official release of his Covid-19 test result.
“The latest result of his (governor Ortom) COVID-19 test has returned positive.
“This follows the test results of most of the Governor’s close aides who also returned positive in the last few weeks.
“Though the Governor has not shown any symptoms of the disease, he has already commenced treatment as prescribed by medical personnel.
“The Governor says it is equally important that those who came in contact with other persons who have tested positive for the virus should go for a test to ascertain their COVID-19 status.”
The Benue state Governor also used the medium in encouraging the people in going for Covid-19 test as the move would help in curbing the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.
