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Covid-19: FCT minister tests negative

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FCT Minister of State Ramatu Aliyu, who had earlier gone on self-isolation in line with the protocols of National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has tested negative to covid-19.

Aliyu made this known on her verified personal Twitter handle, on Thursday in Abuja.

“Dear compatriots, I am glad to inform you that my results came out this afternoon. I tested negative to #COVID-19.

“Please stay safe and take every precautionary measures as outlined by @NCDC.gov. Together, we are stronger.”

She implored FCT residents to take all possible precautions not just for themselves, but also for their loved ones.

“Please don’t panick. As a nation, we shall come out of this stronger and better,” she said.

Our correspondent reports that the minister had gone on self-isolation and subsequently gave her sample for laboratory test for COVID-19.

Aliyu said she went into self-isolation since Tuesday evening “because I was in contact with people who tested positive for Corona Virus”.

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