Bauchi deputy governor tests positive to COVID-19

Bauchi state deputy governor, Senator Baba Tela, has tested positive for COVID-19.

Tela, who doubles as chairman of the state task force committee on COVID-19 was said to have contracted the virus while discharging his responsibility.

The senior special assistant on media to Bauchi state governor, Muhktar Gidado, confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday.

Gidado said the confirmation was sequel to a test carried out on him by the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) after he exhibited symptoms.