Governor Lalong Recovers From Covid 19, Tests Negative
The Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong has recovered from the coronavirus, a week after he was diagnosed with the virus.
The governor was informed of his testing negative to the test on the eve of Wednesday.
Lalong who has been in 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 the prevention of infection and transmission.
On stigmatization, 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 stigmatize 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”.
Governor Lalong on Wednesday convened a stakeholders meeting presided over by the Secretary to the Government of the State Prof. Danladi Abok Atu where decisions were reached on combating the virus during the yuletide and beyond.
