The Chief of Staff to the Governor of Plateau State, Noel Donjur, has tested positive for Covid-19, .
This followed the test that was conducted on members of the State Executive Council, on 1st July, 2020, in compliance with the directive of the Governor.
A statement issued by the State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Dan Manjang, said that the outcome of the tests indicate that all other members of the State Executive Council tested negative, except the Chief of Staff.
It added that he has commenced treatment at one of the Isolation Centres in Jos, the State capital, while members of his family and other contacts are being traced and tested.
Meanwhile, the Chief of Staff called on members of the public to pray for him.
He also encouraged people to submit to Covid-19 testing, saying that, it is very important in unveiling cases, and thereby leading to appropriate treatment.
Other Personal Aides of the Governor, Permanent Secretaries, Heads of Parastatals, as well as other Senior Civil Servants, also did the test on Thursday, and are currently awaiting the results.
Governor Lalong in the meantime, has admonished citizens of the State to adhere strictly to the guidelines issued to curtail the virus.