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General News of Tuesday, 30 June 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Governor Akeredolu tests positive for COVID-19

Rotimi Akeredolu Rotimi Akeredolu

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has tested positive for COVID-19.

The governor made this known via his verified Twitter handle.

"Today I tested positive for #COVID19. All is well. I'm asymptomatic and have been self isolating. Work continues. Your continued prayers over my well being are most appreciated", he tweeted.

In the accompanied video, Akeredolu stated that he had malaria a few days ago and was treated. However, someone advised him to go for COVID-19 tested to be certain it wasn't just malaria he had.

The test which was done came back positive today, June 30, 2020.

Akeredolu also stated that he's asymptomatic and feeling well despite having the disease.