Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State in Nigeria on Monday, March 30, 2020 said he tested positive for the coronavirus and is in self-isolation.
The governor revealed this in a statement on his verified Twitter handle on Monday where he disclosed that he is asymptomatic.
“I just received my COVID-19 confirmation test result, it is positive, I am asymptomatic and will continue to self isolate,” he said.
Gov Makinde, who is the chairman of the COVID-19 Task Force in the state, further tweeted: “I have designated Prof Temitope Alonge, former Chief Medical Director of the University College, Ibadan, as the Head of COVID-19 Task Force while I recover fully.
“Please continue to comply with all the directives from the COVID-19 Task Force. Stay home, stay safe.”
By David Adeoye
