Kaduna State Commissioner for health, Amina Mohammed-Baloni has tested positive for COVID-19.
The commissioner disclosed this on her Twitter handle on Friday, saying she has since gone into isolation.
According to her, following notification that she had tested positive for COVID-19, she has proceeded into isolation for the necessary treatment,”
“I look forward to a quick and complete recovery from this infection. I appeal to everyone to observe the simple public health measures and COVID-19 prevention protocols such as the use of facemasks in public; frequent washing of hands with soap and running water or use of sanitizers; and avoiding large gatherings or crowded places,” she said.
Daily Trust gathered that Kaduna State has over 5,000 COVID-19 positive cases making it the third in the country according to latest report by Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
The state governor Nasir El-rufai has since closed down schools, night clubs and other night clubs in an attempt to stop the spread of the virus.
