The Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Baba Tella, has disclosed that a journalist working within the state has tested positive for Coronavirus.
Tela, who doubles as Chairman of the state Task Force on COVID-19 and Lassa fever made the disclosure during a news conference at Bauchi State’s Government House.
The Deputy Governor did not reveal the journalist’s identity but disclosed that the patient is a member of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Bauchi State.
He urged every journalist in Bauchi State to go for test so they can be sure of their COVID-19 status.
He 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.
“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.”
