Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu , has tested positive for coronavirus .

Akeredolu confirmed his status via his
Twitter handle.

He tweeted, “ Today , I tested positive for # COVID 19 . All is well. I ’ m asymptomatic and have been self -isolating . Work continues . Your continued prayers over my well being are most appreciated. ”

In a video attached to the tweet , Akeredolu said he took the COVID- 19 test after being treated for malaria .

The governor explained that he was advised to take the COVID- 19 test by a governor at the All Progressives Congress National Executive Council meeting held in Abuja .

He said , “ My good people of Ondo State . It gives me great pleasure to address you at this moment . I had malaria two days ago and was treated . I did get over it.

“ At the APC NEC meeting, one of my colleagues spoke with me. He advised that malaria should not be just treated as likely. That I should go ahead and have a test for COVID- 19 .

“ The result came out today , June 30 , 2020 , and I tested positive. But I am asymptomatic. I am not feeling sick nor feeling odd in any way .

“ But my doctor has said that I should take the necessary steps and self -isolate. I believe that supervised home management would be ideal for me for now. ”

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