Gov El-Rufai tests positive for coronavirus

Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has tested positive for coronavirus and has gone into self-isolation.

El-Rufai, In a statement explained that his test result, which he took earlier in the week has returned positive.

“Earlier this week, I submitted a sample for the Covid-19 test. The result came in this evening, and I regret to say that it is positive.

“According to the protocols for managing Covid-19, I am in self-isolation as required by the case management guidelines of the NCDC for someone that is no showing symptoms.

“I wish to appeal to the people of Kaduna State to continue to closely observe the preventive measures already announced