COVID-19: Boss Mustapha Goes Into Self-Isolation After Family Members Test Positive

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has gone into self-isolation as some members of his immediate family tested positive for coronavirus.

Mustapha, who is also the chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 disclosed this on Sunday in a statement.

Although, Mustapha and his wife, according to the released statement, tested negative for coronavirus.

He stated that despite testing negative, he and his wife will remain in isolation and "work from home" in accordance with COVID-19 protocols.

He said, “I would like to inform the general public that some members of my household tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday evening.

“Although they are currently asymptomatic, they have been isolated and are receiving care in one of the government treatment centres.

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“My wife and I tested negative, but will remain in self-isolation and work from home according to protocols by the health authorities.

“I would like to remind all Nigerians that COVID-19 is real. As the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced last week, we are recording an increase in cases across several states.

“Please stay safe and protect yourself. Adhere to all public health and safety measures so that we do not lose the gains we have made in the fight against COVID-19.

“As a family, we covet your prayers. Please take responsibility for yourself and to protect our country!”

Coronavirus cases in Nigeria has exceeded 70,000, however, over 95 percent of that number has recovered.