Niger gov tests positive for coronavirus

Niger State Governor Abubakar Bello

Niger State Governor Abubakar Bello says he has tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

The governor tweeted on Monday evening that he was asymptomatic and had gone into isolation.

“I have tested positive to #COVID19. However, I am asymptomatic and have gone into isolation,” he said.

Bello’s positive status comes amid warning the country was experiencing a second wave of the deadly virus.