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Ebonyi governor Dave Umahi tests positive for coronavirus

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Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, has tested positive for coronavirus, according to a statement Saturday.

He has also directed his deputy, Kelechi Igwe, to take over the administration of the state while advising residents to take all precautions outlined by health authorities to curb the spread of the virus.

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