The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has contracted COVID-19 virus.
His Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase on Wednesday says that the governor’s result turned positive after a close aide also returned positive in the last few weeks.
He noted that the governor did not show any symptoms of the disease but has already commenced treatment as prescribed by medical personnel.
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Mr. Akase adviced those who came in contact with the governor to go for a COVID-19 test and ascertain their status.
Governor Ortom urged people of Benue to continue adhering to the protocol for the prevention of the virus in order to prevent further spread of the virus.
He also encouraged residents of the state not to be afraid of going for the COVID-19 test as only doing so would help in containing the spread of the disease.
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