Benue: Ortom’s close aides test positive for COVID-19, Governor to remain in isolation

Three close aides to Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, are said to be down with coronavirus.

These are his personal physician, the aide de camp (ADC) and the orderly.

Consequently, the Governor will remain in self-isolation.

This was contained a statement issued on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Terver Akase, in Makurdi, the State Capital.

The statement in part reads; “We earlier stated that following the COVID-19 status of some of the governor’s close aides, including his personal physician, his aide de camp and orderly, he had to go into self-isolation as the protocol on prevention of the virus demands.

“He (Ortom) employs virtual means, WhatsApp, telephone calls, and when necessary, holds meetings by observing physical distancing to conduct government business. He does these to protect himself and others.

“No one has immunity for the coronavirus and the pandemic can infect anyone. It is, therefore, advisable that those playing politics and whipping other sentiments desist from such acts.”