Kwara Dep Gov, Wife Test Positive For COVID-19

By Steve Oni, Ilorin

Kwara state Deputy Governor and Chairman of the Kwara State Technical Committee Kayode Alabi and his wife, Mrs Abieyuwa Alabi, have tested positive for Covid-19.

A statement by Rafiu Ajakaye, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor and Spokesman for the state Covid-19 Technical Committee, said the duo underwent COVID-19 test on Monday after they showed slight symptoms of the virus.

He said: “The results of their test are positive. The second couple are very stable and in high spirit, and are now undergoing standard management protocols supervised by the government’s medical team.

“Immediate contact tracing and tests, among other safety protocols, are being done for persons who have met with the couple in the past few days.

“The government wishes the second couple and all others quick recovery.”