Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi tests positive for COVID-19

The Governor of Ekiti state, Kayode Fayemi has tested positive for COVID-19

He revealed this via his verified Twitter handle on Wednesday morning. The Governor says he is currently asymptomatic and has processed to isolate himself at home based on NCDC guidelines

He also said critical tasks will be handled by the deputy Governor but he will continue working from home.

According to the latest report from the Nigeria centre for disease control NCDC, the country has a total number of 37801 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 15677 discharged and 805 Deaths.

I took my third Covid-19 test yesterday and it came back positive. I'm generally ok and I'm already self isolating at home and receiving the best of care from my medical team. I'm delegating critical tasks to my Deputy but will continue routine duty from home. JKF

— Kayode Fayemi (@kfayemi) July 22, 2020