El-Rufai spots new look after testing negative for COVID-19

 

BY OUR REPORTER

Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has been declared coronavirus free after nearly four weeks in isolation and having tested negative twice.

A pensive El-Rufai had announced to his state, indeed Nigerians on March 28, that he had tested positive for coronavirus and therefore was going into self-isolation in order to treat the virus.

He had said: “Earlier this week, I submitted a sample for the Covid-19 test. The result came in this evening and I regret to say that it is positive.”

Less than four weeks after, a revived El-Rufai returns with a new look to his Twitter handle, announcing excitedly: “I am delighted to report today (Wednesday), that after nearly four weeks of observing a strict medical regime, I have now received the all-clear after two consecutive negative test results.”

He continued: “I thank Almighty Allah for His grace and mercy. I also acknowledge with gratitude the massive outpouring of sympathy, prayers and public support that followed the disclosure of the infection.

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“My family not only went through the trauma of potentially losing a member, but also the risk of being infected as well. The entire family has been supportive as usual, while my many friends and colleagues from all over the world have sent their prayers and best wishes.

“I wish to thank the diligent medical personnel of our Ministry of Health and the Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital who managed my case for their dedicated and professional care.

“It was cheering to see the determined efforts of our Covid-19 Task Force chaired by the Deputy Governor, the officials of our Ministry of Health ably led by the Commissioner and our security/enforcement agencies, to manage and contain the spread of Covid-19 in the state.

“I wish to acknowledge our Deputy Governor, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, for her reassuring leadership of our team in my absence. Our senior officials have demonstrated admirable commitment & the flexibility to provide governance in circumstances that are so different from the old normal.

“The commitment, competence and capabilities displayed by the Kaduna State Government in my four-week absence is clear evidence that we have a public service we can all be proud of.”

Kaduna State so far has nine confirmed cases of coronavirus. While four have been discharged, the state currently has five active cases. No death has been recorded.