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The Edo state House of Assembly Speaker, Frank Okiye, who tested positive to COVID-19 Several weeks ago have been discharged after testing negative twice to the ravaging virus.
The speaker who said he was destabilised after testing positive for coronavirus, said he overcomes the virus with local herbs and medication.
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While thanking the Obaseki led state government, and the state’s medical team for their support, he urged residents in the state to take the opportunity provided by the state government for screening and testing to check the spread of coronavirus.
Okiye is among the seven patients who have fully recovered and tested negative twice for the virus.
The speaker officially resumed for work on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, after necessary clearance.
“It is common knowledge that the virus has no cure or vaccine. It is not a death sentence. People should take the directives of the government and health experts on social distancing and other instructions seriously.
“What saved the day for me was early treatment. The test was carried out after I became symptomatic. It is better to know your status early enough,” the speaker said.
“People should be cautious. We should comply with the directives of the state government to check the spread of the virus. I went into self-isolation after returning from the United Kingdom. Suspecting that I was exposed, I needed to save my family, so I contacted the Commissioner for Health who came with a team of medical professionals to inspect the place set up for my self-isolation.
“It was after I tested positive for coronavirus that I became a bit destabilised. After a while and with continuous interaction with people, I started overcoming the virus with local herbs and medication.
“I was placed on drugs to deal with the symptoms. A few days later, I started feeling better. Mine was with mild symptoms. I was not hit hard by the virus.”
