Ondo State’s Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu tests negative for COVID-19


The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, revealed that he has recovered from COVID-19.

DICKSON BLOG reported barely a week ago that the governor had tested positive for the virus.


As revealed by the Akeredolu in a 3:29 minute’s video he shared while briefing the state on his status, he stated that he is asymptomatic and has started self-isolating.

Thus, the governor on Monday, 6th July, 2020, disclosed that he took the coronavirus test after he had malaria with advice to those treating malaria to also take the test.

However, he confirmed his latest health status on Monday while briefing newsmen at the Government House in Akure, the state capital.

He revealed that he received the negative result of another COVID-19 test conducted by his doctors, days after he was confirmed to have contracted the novel virus.

In his words;

”After some days in isolation, our team of doctors decided to take a sample and I was tested again in accordance with the treatment protocols of COVID-19. The result came earlier today, and I tested negative.

“Let me firstly give thanks to God for his mercies. I thank all citizens and residents of Ondo State who have shown me great love and genuine affection.”

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