Wife of Benue Governor, Mrs Eunice Ortom
The wife of Benue State Governor, Eunice Ortom has tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
In a statement she personally signed on Friday night, Mrs Ortom confirmed that tests conducted on her came out positive.
She also noted that her son and some unnamed staff were equally infected by the virus, adding that she has gone into total isolation and has commenced treatment.
“A few moments ago this evening, I received my result from the tests earlier carried out on me by NCDC personnel on routine screening at Government House, Makurdi which returned that I, my son, and some staff are COVID-19 positive.
“We have from this moment, gone into total isolation as required by the protocol and would immediately begin the management treatment as advised by medical experts,” she noted.
She, however, advised everyone who has had contact with her in the past two weeks to undergo screening and get tested.
The governor’s wife expressed an optimistism of recovery from the virus, pointing out that being CIVID-19 positive is not a death sentence.
While cautioning that the virus is real, she urged residents of the state not to panic but should act responsibly at all times by way of taking “preventive measures to be protected and be safe by observing the primary protocols.”
Such, she reminded, include wearing of face masks, constant washing of hands, maintaining social distance and staying indoors.
