Governor El-Rufai Goes Into Self-isolation As Close Family Member And Top Government Official Tests Positive For COVID-19

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has gone into isolation again after his exposure to persons who tested positive for COVID-19.

In a statement posted on his Twitter handle, the governor said he had been notified of more positive COVID-19 test results of persons close to him including an immediate family member and senior officials of the Kaduna State Government.

Hence as a precautionary measure and in line with COVID-19 protocols, he had to isolate himself and that he would be carrying out a COVID-19 test on Sunday, December 13.

The tweet reads, “Malam Nasir El-Rufai has been notified of more positive Covid-19 test results of persons close to him, including an immediate family member and senior officials of the Kaduna State Government.

“As a precaution, he is in self-isolation pending a test by Sunday.

“It is a precautionary measure to abide in line with protocols of coved-19. Wear your mask at any time you are going out and avoid gathering of more than six people. I will report back to you on the test I will be taken on Sunday.”