Just in: Foreign Affairs Minister, Onyeama, defeats COVID-19

After 24 days, COVID-19 afflicted Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, has recovered from the virus.

Persecondnews recalls that the minister had onJuly 19 announced that he had tested positive for the virus.

Onyeama tweeted on Wednesday : “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..

“Numerous well-wishers, who through their care, prayers, fasting, messages of support and encouragement never let me walk alone. #StayHomeSaveLives @NigeriaGov.”

According to the tweet, Onyeama took his fourth COVID-19 test after some throat irritation.

The result was positive and he proceeded to isolation at a health facility for treatment.