The Edo State
Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has tested negative for coronavirus.
A statement issued
by his Special Adviser on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie,
said the Governor is awaiting the result of the PCR test as the one released is
that of the rapid diagnostic test.
“I can confirm that
the governor tested negative for coronavirus when he ran the rapid diagnostic
test for the virus. However, we are currently awaiting the result of a more
conclusive PCR test.
“In the meantime, the
governor has decided to continue to work in self-isolation and he is
asymptomatic.”
Recall that Governor
Obaseki had gone into self-isolation after he made close contact with the
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Muhammed and the Chief of Staff to the
President, Abba Kyari, who have both tested positive for Coronavirus
He said he has not
shown any symptoms of COVID-19 but is presently taking necessary precautions to
protect his family and aides.
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