Lalong COVID-19 Result Revealed As Plateau APC Chairman Contracts Virus

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has recovered from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) after returning a negative test result.

Lalong had on December 17, 2020, gone into self-isolation after contracting the novel virus.

But in a statement by Governor’s spokesman, Dr. Makut Simon Macham, the new negative status was communicated to him on Wednesday night.

Lalong urged citizens of Plateau State to take the pandemic very seriously by observing all protocols for prevention of infection and transmission.

Having contacted the virus and undergone treatment myself, I wish to reiterate that COVID-19 is not a death sentence as early detection helps to address it and reduce chances of death,” he said.

“We should not stigmatize anyone who tests positive or is suspected of having the disease. Rather, such people should serve as motivation for others to voluntarily test in order to improve the safety of all.”

In a related development, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Plateau State, Hon Letep Dabang has tested positive for COVID-19.

Dabang disclosed that the results of the test he underwent a couple of days back returned positive on Wednesday.

The APC Chairman has already gone into self-isolation, though he is not showing any symptoms.

He stated that treatment has also commenced on him in line with all COVID-19 protocols.