Raymond Dokpesi Jnr,
chairman of DAAR Communications Plc, has tested positive for coronavirus.
He disclosed this in
a short message to members of staff in Abuja, AIT reported on Monday evening.
Dokpesi was said to
have been self-isolating in the past week, before he developed malaria symptoms
and started coughing.
He reportedly
contacted the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) for a COVID-19 test
which came back positive.
The chairman, who is
said not to have a recent travel history, advised those who have interacted
with him lately to get tested.
“I got a call this
morning confirming the result is COVID-19 positive. I am leaving now to the
Gwagwalada Isolation Centre for treatment and hope to be back in two weeks.
Many of you may have interacted with me during our various meetings and I would
advise you to get tested as soon as possible,” the message read.
Tracing is ongoing
to determine those who may have come in contact with him, as part of efforts to
limit the spread of the virus.
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