The wife of the Ondo State Governor, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has tested positive for the coronavirus disease, a personal aide confirmed on Thursday.
According to the aide, one of the security aides to governor has also been infected with the virus.
This comes hours after Mr. Akeredolu tested positive for COVID-19. After his status was confirmed, the governor had directed all his aides and appointees to go for COVID-19 tests.
Mrs. Akeredolu and the security aide have been asked to go on isolation, the aide added.