JUST IN: El Rufai Recovers From Coronavirus
The Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has recovered from novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
El-Rufai’s recovering from coronavirus was disclosed by the Kaduna state government in a statement of Wednesday.
According to the statement ,the governor also acknowledged Deputy Governor, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, for her reassuring leadership of the team in his absence.
It 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” -Malam Nasir
“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 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.
Recall that the Governor had tested positive for coronavirus on March 28, 2020, and confirmed his test results in a recorded video released on Kaduna state government social media accounts.
He went into self-isolation as required by the case management guidelines of the NCDC, and since then has been under treatment until his discharge on Wednesday, 22 April 2020.
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