Kaduna health commissioner tests positive for coronavirus

Kaduna State Commissioner for Health Amina Mohammed-Baloni has tested positive for COVID-19.

She disclosed this on her Twitter handle on Friday, adding that she has gone into isolation.

“Following notification that I have tested positive for COVID-19, I have proceeded into isolation for the necessary treatment,” she said.

“I look forward to quick and complete recovery from this infection.

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“I appeal to everyone to observe the simple public health measures and COVID-19 prevention protocols such as the use of facemasks in public; frequent washing of hands with soap and running water or use of sanitisers; and avoiding large gatherings or crowded places.”

The development comes weeks after the health commissioner expressed concern about the significant spike in cases in the state amid a second wave of infections.

Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai had last year contracted the disease.