Journalist tests positive for COVID-19 in Warri

A journalist, Mr. Theophilus Onojeghen, has tested positive for coronavirus in Warri, Delta state.

Onojeghen, whose samples were taken at the treatment centre located in Central Hospital, Warri days ago, got his test result on Friday.

He had contact with two patients, who are already receiving treatments, about three weeks ago.

Onojeghen is Managing Editor of Niger Delta Today online.

In a statement by the medium, persons who may have had contact with him recently, were urged to “duly self-isolate” for the next two weeks.

It further called on the public to observe laid down precautions against contracting and spreading the disease.