Benue State Governor’s wife, Mrs Eunice Ortom, and her son have recovered from COVID-19.
Mrs. Ortom along with her son and domestic staff reportedly tested positive for the disease on July 3, 2020.
But a statement personally signed by Mrs. Ortom on Tuesday, the Benue first lady said after a series of evaluations, she and her son were confirmed free of the disease.
“It is with gratitude to God that I wish to inform you that after series of review evaluations, today 28/7/2020, we have been confirmed to be fully recovered, certified to be COVID-19 negative and so discharged from isolation,” she said.
She commended her husband, Governor Samuel Ortom, her family, and the medical experts who are at the frontline in the fight against the pandemic.
The governor’s wife charged people of the state to extend the prayers, love, and support they showered on her to others who are still infected with the virus.
While stressing that being COVID-19 positive is not a death sentence, Mrs Ortom prayed that God would provide a solution to the pandemic soon.
She also encouraged people to take preventive measures such as wearing of face masks, constant washing of hands with soap and running water, maintaining social distance, and staying indoors, if not necessary to go out.