Umahi Not Showing COVID-19 Symptoms, Working From Isolation- Deputy Governor
The Ebonyi Deputy Governor, Dr Kelechi Igwe, has said that Gov. David Umahi is currently not showing COVID-19 symptoms and is conducting official duties from isolation.
Umahi on July 4, announced that he and some of his aides had tested positive to the virus.
Umahi then said they would isolate in adherence to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), protocols.
The deputy governor said that the development had shown Umahi’s level of passion and love for the state, adding that the government would use prayers to ‘speed-up’ his recovery process.
“We have directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), to immediately commence one-hour daily prayer session for the governor’s recovery, including others infected with the disease in the state.
“They should also pray for the state and country, as the government believes in the efficacy of prayers, having been anchored on the platform of divinity.
“When we seek God’s face, He will hear our prayers, heal our land and at the end of the 10-day exercise, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), will direct us on what next to do,” he said.
Igwe noted that the government would not abdicate on the fight against the virus because of the governor’s ‘temporary isolation’, saying that the fight’s sustenance would help him recover quicker.
“During the last meeting convened by the governor, he rolled out plans for intensive house-to-house detection of people showing the disease’s symptoms for adequate isolation and treatment.
“We commend the Local Government Area (LGA), chairmen for taking this gauntlet proactively, but urge them to take this particular issue more seriously.
“We have directed all health workers in the state to immediately undergo COVID-19 tests, as no one can give medical attention to others when such person is sick,” he said.
