Plateau state governor, Simon Lalong, has tested negative to coronavisus, his director of press, Dr. Makut Macham, has confirmed.
Dr Macham in a press statement, issued Thursday said one week after the Plateau state governor tested positive to COVID-19, “the Governor is now free of the disease after his latest test returned negative.
He said “The Governor’s negative status was communicated to him on Wednesday night.”
The statement said, Lalong who has been on isolation since 17th December 2020 appreciated God for healing him of the virus and also thanked the people of Plateau state, his friends and associates all over the country for praying for him.
“He again called on the citizens of Plateau state to take the pandemic very seriously by observing all protocols for prevention of infection and transmission,” Macham said.
He said the Governor has urged People to stop stigmatisation against fellow humans that have contacted the virus.
According to the statement, the governor said, “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.
“We should not stigmatise against 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.”
