Governor Nasir El-rufai of Kaduna State has gone into self-isolation for a second time since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic after aide tested positive to the virus.
The governor who disclosed this a tweet on his Twitter handle noted that he had been informed of more positive COVID-19 test results of persons close to him.
El-rufai stated that these included an immediate family member and senior officials of the Kaduna State Government.
The governor added that the measure was precautionary and in line with COVID-19 protocols.
He said, “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.”
The Kaduna state governor had on March 28, 2020, tested positive for Coronavirus and took over a month to recover from the virus.
Not less than five state governors have had to self-isolate since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country which started in March.