The first lady of Benue State, Dr. Eunice Ortom, who tested positive for Covid-19 on 3rd July, has recovered and discharged from the isolation centre.
The good news was announced on Tuesday by Mrs Eunice. She stated that she has been certified negative for COVID-19 after series of tests conducted on her by staff of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
She also gave a heartfelt appreciation to her husband, Ortom, her family, the medical experts, who are at the frontline in the fight against the pandemic, everyone who stood by her during the period in show of love and encouraged everyone to keep adhering to the preventive measures.
She stated;
“On the 3rd of July 2020, results from samples earlier collected during routine testings at Government House, Makurdi showed that I, my son and some of my staff tested positive for COVID-19.”
“We went into isolation and began management treatment as advised by medical experts.
“It is with gratitude to God that I wish to inform you that, after series of review evaluations, today 28/7/2020 (Monday), we have been confirmed to be fully recovered, certified to be COVID-19 negative and so discharged from isolation.”
“I wish to reiterate that being COVID-19 positive is not a death sentence as evident by my recovery and that of many others recorded thus far.”
“So, there is no need to panic, but we should continue to be responsible in our actions so as to keep others safe.”
“I am encouraging people to take preventive measures to be protected and be safe by observing the primary protocols which are; wearing of face masks, constant washing of hands with soap and running water, maintaining social distance and stay indoors if not necessary to go out.”
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