Abba Kyari
Nigeria's chief of staff to the President confirmed to have coronavirus has arrived Lagos for treatment.The Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari, has
arrived Lagos in an Air ambulance, according to a report by Daily Trust.
Kyari arrived Lagos to continue his treatment after testing positive for coronavirus last night.
The President’s Chief of Staff in a letter said the decision
relocate to Lagos was based on medical advice was also a precautionary
measure. Kyari said in a letter that he made his personal care
arrangements to avoid further burdening the public health system, which
faces so many pressures.
The letter read: “I am writing to let you know that on medical
advice, I will transfer to Lagos later today for additional tests and
observation. “This is a precautionary measure: I feel well, but last
week, I tested positive for coronavirus, the pandemic that is sweeping
the world.
I have followed all the protocols government has announced to
self-isolate and quarantine. “I have made my own care arrangements to
avoid further burdening the public health system, which faces so many
pressures.
Like many others that will test also positive, I have not
experienced high fever or other symptoms associated with this new virus
and have been working from home. I hope to be back at my desk very soon.
“I have a team of young, professional, knowledgeable and
patriotic colleagues, whose dedication has been beyond the call of duty,
who continue to work seven days a week, with no time of the day spared.
We will continue to serve the President and people of Nigeria, as we
have for the past five years.”
The news broke last week that Kyari had tested positive for the
virus while his principal, Buhari was said to be negative. The
presidency later released a statement confirming the report.
President Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, many governors,
ministers and other top government functionaries had mingled with Kyari
shortly before he tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Kyari, who returned to Nigeria from Germany on March 14, had
participated in several state functions and unofficial engagements that
attracted prominent personalities.
Meanwhile, all those who have been exposed to the President’s Chief
of Staff have been on self-isolation, according to presidential sources
last Tuesday.
Daily Trust learnt that all the staff of Kyari were tested for coronavirus last Wednesday.
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