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General News of Thursday, 23 July 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

COVID-19: I shall overcome my health challenges - Fayemi

Kayode Fayemi Kayode Fayemi

Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has said that he will overcome his present health challenges after he tested positive for COVID-19.

In a statement issued, the governor advised people to continue to adhere to measures to protect themselves.

He also thanked all those who have shown concern since he announced is COVID-19 status.

”I shared on my twitter handle my COVID-19 results which came out to be positive. I have decided to do this for the generality of Ekiti people and to reassure everyone that I am okay.

“I have basically isolated myself , which is the protocol , but only see my doctor. I want to tell our people that COVID-19 is real , if there are people out there who still think there is nothing like that, it is real.

”So, it is important you wear your face masks, wash your hands regularly and maintain social distancing at every opportunity and keep to yourself, that is the least we can do.

”We can only care, it is God who heals. I thank our people for their solidarity and effusive messages of prayers that I have received across Ekiti , Nigeria and even from outside Nigeria.

”I shall come out of this health challenge and be physically back to duty to render services to Ekiti. Thank you”, the governor said.

Fayemi had on Wednesday announced that a third test he did came back positive for COVID-19.

He also revealed that he has gone into self-isolation and has delegated duties to his deputy.