Government Spokesman Cyrus Oguna confirms to be tested COVID-19 positive despite denying it earlier

Government Spokesman Cyrus Oguna. FILE

Government Spokesman Cyrus Oguna has confirmed he has tested positive for the coronavirus despite denying the same five days ago.

We have noted reports on social media purporting that I have been admitted in hospital. I wish to clarify that I am well and just got back from an assignment out of town.

— Spokesperson GoK (@SpokespersonGoK) July 19, 2020

“Recently having come from an assignment out of town, I developed mild coronavirus symptoms and got tested,” he said.

“The results came back positive for coronavirus and I am now receiving medical care and responding well to treatment at an isolation and treatment facility,” he added.

Oguna said contact tracing is ongoing, adding that his family is fine.

Recently, having come from an assignment outside town, I developed mild coronavirus related symptoms & got tested. #KomeshaCorona pic.twitter.com/HjiniqPVeT

— Spokesperson GoK (@SpokespersonGoK) July 24, 2020