Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai, has tested negative for
Coronavirus.
The governor, who had tested positive for the virus on Saturday, March
28, 2020, on Wednesday in a statement said that he was now free of the
virus.
He said, “In the evening of Saturday, 28 March, 2020, I was notified
that I had tested positive for COVID-19.
“I immediately made a public disclosure of this sad news and proceeded
into isolation under the strict supervision of our healthcare
professionals.
“I am delighted to report today that after nearly four weeks of
observing a strict medical regime, I have now received the all-clear
after two consecutive negative test results.
“I thank Almighty Allah for His grace and mercy. I also acknowledge with
gratitude the massive outpouring of sympathy, prayers and public support
that followed the disclosure of the infection.
“My family not only went through the trauma of potentially losing a
member, but also the risk of being infected as well.
“The entire family has been supportive as usual, while my many friends
and colleagues from all over the world have sent their prayers and best
wishes.
“I wish to thank the diligent medical personnel of our Ministry of
Health and the Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital who managed my case for
their dedicated and professional care.”