The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has tested positive for COVID-19.
He disclosed this himself via Twitter on Sunday.
According to Onyeama, he tested positive after his fourth COVID-19 test on Saturday at the first sign of a throat irritation.
He further stated that he is now heading for isolation in a health facility.
“Did my fourth COVID-19 test yesterday at the first sign of a throat irritation and unfortunately this time it came back positive.
“That is life! win some lose some. Heading for isolation in a health facility and praying for the best,” the Minister said.
Did my fourth Covid-19 test yesterday at the first sign of a throat irritation and unfortunately this time it came back positive. That is life! Win some lose some. Heading for isolation in a health facility and praying for the best. #StayHomeSaveLives #COVID19 #PTFCOVID19
— Geoffrey Onyeama (@GeoffreyOnyeama) July 19, 2020