Governor El-Rufai Recovers From COVID-19, Tests Negative

This comes almost four weeks after the governor tested positive to the virus.

Mr El-Rufai made the announcement in a statement and on his official Twitter handle on Wednesday.

“I am delighted to report today, that after nearly four weeks of observing a strict medical regime, I have now received the all-clear after two consecutive negative test results.

“I thank Almighty Allah for His grace and mercy. I also acknowledge with gratitude the massive outpouring of sympathy, prayers and public support that followed the disclosure of the infection,” he said.

The governor added that his family went through the trauma of potentially losing a family member and being infected, but remained supportive.