Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State’s Commissioner for Health, Amina Mohammed-Baloni, has contracted COVID-19.

In a disclosure made on her Twitter handle on Friday Mohammed-Baloni revealed that she has since gone into self-isolation.

She tweeted, “Following notification that I have tested positive for COVID-19, I have proceeded into isolation for the necessary treatment.

“I look forward to quick and complete recovery from this infection.

“I appeal to everyone to observe the simple public health measures and COVID-19 prevention protocols such as the use of facemasks in public; frequent washing of hands with soap and running water or use of sanitisers; and avoiding large gatherings or crowded places.”

Following notification that I have tested positive for #COVID19, I have proceeded into isolation for the necessary treatment.

I look forward to quick & complete recovery from this infection. @GovKaduna @DepGovKaduna @KadunaMOH @KadunaSPHCB @kadchma @KADHSMA pic.twitter.com/Jq4ArITKjG

— Amina Mohammad Baloni (@AMBaloni) January 8, 2021