Ex-AGF, Adoke, Tests Positive For COVID-19

Mohammed Bello Adoke, former attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice, says he has contracted COVID-19.

Ekohotblog gathered that Adoke disclosed his COVID-19 status in an interview with TheCable on Tuesday.

Adoke, who said he had gone to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for his medical check up, noted that, though he had tested positive for the virus, he was not showing any of the symptoms that were synonymous with the infection

He said he discovered he had contracted the disease after going for the test two days prior to his return to Nigeria after which he proceeded to self-isolation.

“Two days to my return trip to Nigeria, I went for the mandatory COVID-19 test. A day to the trip, I got the result. It was positive, even though I did not have any symptoms. Immediately, I embarked on self-isolation as required by the protocol,” he said.

“However, up till now, I am asymptomatic. I do not have a high temperature, I am not coughing, and my breathing is normal. I can taste and I can smell. Also, my oxygen level and blood pressure are normal. I am very grateful to God.

Adoke said he was m due another test soon to know if he’s now negative in order for him to return to Nigeria.

He implore Nigerians not to treat the infection with levity and scant regard, adding that “you cannot be too careful. Let us follow the guidelines released by the government. May God protect us from this plague.”

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According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the country has had a total number 91,351 positive tests since the outbreak of the pandemic — with 1,318 deaths and 75,699 recoveries as at Monday evening.

However, cases have been on the rise in the second wave, with 57 deaths recorded last week.