Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has come out to confirm the 3rd index case of the dreaded coronavirus pandemic in his state.

Ifeanyi revealed that this is another reason why Christians in the state must remain indoors as the world celebrates Easter today.

According to him, the latest patient is already receiving attention in one of the facilities designated for that purpose in Delta.

He added that the patient is in stable condition and is presently responding well to treatment according to medical professionals.

His words, “Earlier today, a third case of the COVID-19 was confirmed in the state and the patient is already receiving attention in one of our facilities designated for that purpose.

“I am pleased to report that the patient is in stable condition and is responding well to treatment from our team of medical professionals.

“In consonance with the rules and according to international best practices as enunciated by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the state government urges Deltans, especially Christians to worship from home as the lockdown order is still in force.

“We thank Deltans for their support so far and urge them to continue to obey relevant instructions as it has become apparent that the virus is spreading in the state.”

“We will continue to partner the Federal Government on effective implementation of its regulations on measures to curtail further spread of the virus in our state and country”.