Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El - Rufai, has recovered from coronavirus.
He disclosed this information via his Twitter handle on Wednesday.
He said, “I am delighted to report today, that after nearly four weeks of observing a strict medical regime, I have now received the all - clear after two consecutive negative test results.”
The Governor had earlier announced that he tested positive for the virus on March 28.
The update on his recovery came a few days after the governor denied reports that he was in an Intensive Care Unit .
The governor thanked his family members for being supportive, saying that they were traumatised while he was in isolation .
“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,” he added.
While commending the Kaduna health workers and his deputy, Hadiza Balarabe, who chaired the state's task force on COVID-19, he said, “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.
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