Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu today explained how he overcome the COVID-19 pandemic he contracted last week.
SUNSHINETRUTH learnt that after several tests conducted for the governor, results returned negative for the virus.
Governor Akeredolu told journalists at the Government House, Akure that he had been in isolation since he was tested positive for the virus on June 30th, 2020.
Describing Covid-19 as real, deadly, willing and able to wreak havoc on individuals and families if permitted, Governor Akeredolu said the negative result was received earlier hours of the day
The governor, who was asymptomatic throughout his isolation however encouraged the state residents to adhere to all measures put in place to combat the spread of the dreaded virus.
He said, "I have also been a victim of COVID-19. Though asymptomatic, I tested positive to the virus and immediately went into self isolation with supervised home management.
"Those days in isolation were defining period for me. They convinced me further of the right track we have chosen, to mobilise our people against the deadly pandemic.
"After a few days in isolation, my samples were taken and tested again in accordance with the treatment protocols of COVID-19, the results came in few minutes ago. I tested negative.
"Firstly, I give thanks to God Almighty for his mercies. I thank all citizens and residents of Ondo state who have shown great love and genuine affection through prayers, phone calls and kind words expressing regrets and solidarity.
"Rest assured that I am deeply inspired by your faith and goodwill and I wish to state categorically that this season shall also pass away. I also thank members of my family and friends too numerous to mention here. You are all hugely appreciated for their concerns and prayers.
"One lesson which ought to be clear to all of us with the recent events is that COVID-19 is real. It is also a resounding message that it is deadly, willing and able to wreak the greatest havoc on individuals and families, indeed our entire society, if permitted," Akeredolu said.
