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BREAKING: Atiku Abubakar’s son tests positive for coronavirus

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One of the sons of former vice president Atiku Abubakar has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Atiku who revealed this via his verified Twitter account on Sunday night his son has been transferred to the Gwagwalada Specialist Teaching Hospital in Abuja for treatment.

The tweet reads: “My son has tested positive to coronavirus. @NCDCGov has been duly informed, and he has been moved to Gwagwalada Specialist Teaching Hospital in Abuja for treatment and management.

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“I will appreciate it if you have him in your prayers. Stay safe, coronavirus is real.”

 

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