Nigeria, July 1 -- The Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has tested positive for COVID-19.

His wife, Edith Okowa, also tested positive.

The governor announced this on his verified Facebook Page on Wednesday.

"My wife and I have tested positive for COVID-19. We are well and continuing with our isolation/medication. We thank you all for your continued prayers for us and our daughter", he wrote.

The governor had gone into isolation last week with his family after one of his daughters tested positive for the virus.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba had said, that "consequently, the Governor and his family members will immediately commence self-isolation for 14 days".

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