According to an announcement on Facebook, Governor Akeredolu said he had undergone a test and the result returned positive.

He also disclosed that he was asymptomatic and symptoms of the disease were yet to manifest.

Akeredolu also revealed that following the positive test result he received, he has gone into self-isolation while his case would be managed by a team of health officials at the state Infectious Disease Hospital.

The Governor said: “Earlier today, I got confirmation of a positive result for Covid-19. I am asymptomatic and not displaying any symptoms.

“I am currently self-isolating and supervised home management will be administered by the wonderful team at our Infectious Disease Hospital. I ask that we all stay safe and be well.

(C) The Next Edition