COVID-19: Lalong, Family Test Negative

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State and members of his family, yesterday received results of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) tests conducted for them and they all came out negative.
The result was disclosed in a statement issued by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham, yesterday in Jos.
According to the statment, the samples of the governor and members of his family were taken two days ago by health officials and forwarded to the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) laboratory in Abuja for examination.
It noted that the governor said he took the test with his family in order to help in addressing the rising stigma gradually building up on the disease, which was making people reluctant in reporting the issue even when they noticed any symptoms.
“Coronavirus is not a death sentence and if we are not careful, people can die out of fear and stigma.
“I call on all our citizens, particularly those who notice any symptoms of the disease, including difficulty in breathing, fever, cough, sore throat, headache and general fatigue, or have had contact with any infected person to report to health officials and submit themselves for examination,” the statement quoted him saying.
It said Lalong assured that the Plateau State government would continue to take proactive measures including a one-week total lockdown beginning midnight, Thursday, April 9, to prevent movements that could expose the state to the disease.