Oyo State Governor Tests Negative For Coronavirus For Second Time

The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, April 5th, 2020, took to Twitter to announce that he has tested negative for Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) for second time in a row.
He tweeted via his official Twitter handle, @seyiamakinde:
I am deeply moved by your prayers and support throughout this period. I am so thankful. This evening, I received my second negative test result for COVID-19. I especially thank Prof Temitope Alonge, who acted in my stead as Head of the Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force.
I am deeply moved by your prayers and support throughout this period. I am so thankful. This evening, I received my second negative test result for COVID-19. I especially thank Prof Temitope Alonge, who acted in my stead as Head of the Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force. pic.twitter.com/p0Tn1iH0H1
— Seyi Makinde (@seyiamakinde) April 5, 2020
Recall that on Monday, March 30th, 2020, Governor Makinde tweeted that he tested positive for COVID-19 and as a result, had placed himself in self-isolation.
I just received my COVID-19 confirmation test result. It is POSITIVE. I am asymptomatic and will continue to self-isolate.
I just received my COVID-19 confirmation test result. It is POSITIVE. I am asymptomatic and will continue to self-isolate. pic.twitter.com/SX6UAYBb0S
— Seyi Makinde (@seyiamakinde) March 30, 2020

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