Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, on Wednesday tested negative for the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), 24 days after he tested positive for the deadly virus.
Onyeama had on July 19 announced how he contracted the virus, disclosing he had experienced a sign of throat irritation which is one of the symptoms of the virus.
“Did my fourth COVID-19 test yesterday at the first sign of throat irritation and unfortunately this time it came back positive,” he tweeted on his verified social media handle.
“That is life! win some, lose some. Heading for isolation in a health facility and praying for the best.”
Onyeama had been off the public radar since he confirmed his positive status until Wednesday morning when he officially announced his new state of health.
“By the very special grace of God my latest COVID-19 test result came negative after three weeks isolation,” he disclosed in the new tweet.
While announcing that he had tested negative for COVID-19, he expressed gratitude to health workers, family and relations including religious leaders for their supports.
He also applauded President Muhammadu Buhari and his Vice, Yemi Osinbajo for their encouragements.
By the very special grace of God my latest #COVID19 test result came back NEGATIVE after three weeks isolation.
I am eternally grateful to my family, the C-in-C and VP, the medical team, relations, friends, colleagues, religious leaders and..— Geoffrey Onyeama (@GeoffreyOnyeama) August 12, 2020
