Breaking: Seyi Makinde Defeats Coronavirus, Tests Negative For COVID-19

The governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has defeated Coronavirus, testing negative For COVID-19.

Naija News reports that Governor Makinde, who was infected with Coronavirus has now tested negative twice for the virus and has been discharged.

This online news platform recalls that the Oyo State Governor announced on March 30, 2020, that he has tested positive for Coronavirus.

However, in a series of tweets on Sunday night, April 5, the Governor said he had now tested negative twice.

The tweet reads: “I am deeply moved by your prayers and support throughout this period. I am so thankful. This evening, I received my second negative test result for COVID-19,” he said.

Governor Makinde continued: “I especially thank Prof Temitope Alonge, who acted in my stead as Head of the Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force.

“I am also grateful to all members of the Task Force for their cooperation during this time. I will be resuming my responsibility as Head of the Task Force from tomorrow,” the tweet added.

I am deeply moved by your prayers and support throughout this period. I am so thankful. This evening, I received my second negative test result for COVID-19. I especially thank Prof Temitope Alonge, who acted in my stead as Head of the Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force. pic.twitter.com/p0Tn1iH0H1

— Seyi Makinde (@seyiamakinde) April 5, 2020