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JUST IN: One test positive for coronavirus after close contact with Bauchi governor

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March 26, 2020

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One close contact with Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed has tested positive for coronavirus.

This brings to two the confirmed cases in Bauchi.

Commissioner for Health , Dr.Aliyu Maigoro, disclosed this while addressing newsmen in Bauchi, the state capital on Thursday.

But the Commissioner refused to disclose the positive case identity, saying it is unethical.

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27 persons who had contact with Governor Mohammed have been placed on compulsory self- isolation in the state.

The compulsory isolation, which covers a minimum of 14 days, is to determine their coronavirus (COVID-19) status.

The Governor tested positive to coronavirus following contact with former Vice President’s son, Mohammed Atiku Abubakar who tested positive to COVID-19.

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