Journalist tests positive for COVID-19 in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Deputy Governor, Baba Tella, said on Saturday a journalist working in the state has tested positive for COVID-19.

Tela, who is also the Chairman of the state Task Force on COVID-19 and Lassa fever, disclosed this at a news conference at the Government House in Bauchi.

The deputy governor did not disclose the identity of the journalist but said the patient belongs to the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Bauchi State.

He advised every journalist in the state to go for test to be sure of their COVID-19 status.

Tela said: “His Excellency, Governor Bala Mohammad has asked us to tell you that one of you, a member of correspondents’ chapel has tested positive for coronavirus in the state.

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“I would strongly advise you all to go for testing to be sure of your COVID-19 status, if you feel like.

“If you want to carry out the test, we have about 2,000 testing kits that we can use for you.

“Just come alone and inform us. We will take your sample for investigation.”

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