FCT minister announces recovery from COVID — 18 days after testing positive

Mohammed Bello, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), has announced his recovery from COVID-19.

The minister had, on December 31, 2021, said he tested positive for COVID.

Bello said he started feeling sick and subsequently took the test.

“After a hide and seek period spanning 21 months (1yr 9 months) between COVID-19 and my humble self, the virus finally caught up with me during the dying days of 2021. After feeling unwell since 28th December, I decided to do a COVID-19 test yesterday morning,” he had posted on his Facebook page.

“The result came out positive this morning. Currently doing fine, with some sore throat, feverish feeling, and mild running nose. Undertaking treatment and isolation at home.”

In a Facebook post on Tuesday, the minister announced that he was now free of the virus.

“Best regards to all. Pleased to report that after taking my prescribed course of COVID-19 medication, I feel very well and great. The doctors have confirmed that I am now free of the virus and it is okay for me to resume all official activities,” he wrote.

“I wish to convey my sincere appreciation to all those who showed great concern for my health status, through various channels of communication.

“I also wish to commend the FCTA medical team for their commitment and dedication to duty. All COVID-19 patients in the FCT are truly thankful to you.

“Let me use this opportunity to further reiterate that COVID-19 is very much around. I therefore once more, appeal to residents to get themselves vaccinated. Doing so could save their lives.”