The governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, his wife, Edith and daughter have now tested positive from COVID-19.
This was contained in a statement on Tuesday by the governor’s chief press secretary, Olisa Ifeajika.
The statement said: “The governor gave God all the glory and praise and expressed appreciation to all Deltans and other Nigerians who interceded for the family in prayers.
“He appealed to all residents in the state to obey all instructions and regulations targeted at combating and stemming the transmission of COVID-19 in the state.’’