Ondo Governor Tests Positive For COVID-19

The governor is currently self-isolating and under supervised home management by a team from the state’s Infectious Disease Hospital.

Ondo State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu / Photo credit: tribuneonlineng.
Ondo State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu / Photo credit: tribuneonlineng.

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has tested positive for COVID-19, the coronavirus disease that has infected 10 million people around the world and led TO 500,000 deaths.

The governor made the announcement on Tuesday in a tweet he posted .

The governor is currently self-isolating and under supervised home management by a team from the state’s Infectious Disease Hospital.

The tweet read, “Today, I tested positive for #COVID19. All is well. I’m asymptomatic and have been self -isolating. Work continues. Your continued prayers over my wellbeing are most appreciated.”

Ondo State presently has 276 confirmed cases of COVID-19.

On Monday, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 32 new cases of the disease in the state.

The Interview Editors

Written by The Interview Editors

The Interview is a niche publication, targeting leaders and aspiring leaders in business, politics, entertainment, sports, arts, the professions and others within society’s upper middle class and high-end segment in Nigeria.