A man who had close contact with Governor Bala Mohammed have tested positive for Coronavirus in Bauchi State.

The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Aliyu Maigoro made the disclosure while addressing newsmen in Bauchi, the state capital on Thursday.

According to him, the second case is a 62-year-old male and a close friend of the state governor

Recall that 27 persons who had contact with the governor were earlier placed on compulsory self isolation for a minimum of 14 days is to determine their health status.

The Governor is currently in isolation after testing positive for the disease.

The governor said he shook hands and exchanged pleasantries with the son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Mohammad, who was confirmed positive by the Nigeria Center for Disease Control.