JUST IN: Bauchi Deputy Gov tests positive for coronavirus
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Jun 03, 2020
Bauchi Deputy Governor, Sen. Baba Tela, has tested positive for COVID-19.
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Tela, who doubles as chairman of the State Task Force Committee on COVID-19, was said to have contracted the virus while discharging his responsibility.
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The Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Bauchi Governor, Muhktar Gidado, confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday.
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According to Gidado, the confirmation was sequel to a test carried out on him by the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) after he exhibited symptoms.
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He said: "This is to inform the general public that His Excellency, Sen. Baba Tela, Deputy Governor of Bauchi State who is also the Chairman, State Task Force on COVID-19 was confirmed positive for coronavirus.
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"He contracted the disease while discharging his onerous responsibility as Chairman of the Committee.
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"Consequently, His Excellency, Baba Tela has gone into self-isolation in Bauchi and health professionals are properly managing his situation.ÔÇØ
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The Governor's media aide said the samples of all his primary contacts have also been taken to NCDC for testing .
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