Rotimi Akeredolu, the Ondo State Governor, on Tuesday announced that he has tested positive for covid-19.
The governor made the announcement via his Facebook page, where he disclosed that he has not yet started showing symptoms for the dreaded disease.
He said,
“Earlier today, I got confirmation of a positive result for COVID-19. I am asymptomatic and not displaying any symptoms.
“I am currently self-isolating and supervised home management will be administered by the wonderful team at our Infectious Disease Hospital. I ask that we all stay safe and be well.”
Akeredolu joins a growing list of top public officials, who have tested positive for the virus.
They include late Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari, Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna, Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchia and Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo.
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