Citizen TV news anchor Jeff Koinange has recovered from Covid-19.
The JKLIVE show host on Thursday August 6, 2020 revealed that he had tested negative for Coronavirus after spending 17 days in isolation.
He encouraged Kenyans, noting that they can as well defeat the Covid-19, since he has managed to do so.
He also thanked his fans for their prayers, kind words and good wishes, citing that Kenya can win the war against Covid-19 should all people work together in the fight.
“Folks…Day 17 in isolation and I just got my 2nd test results…NEGATIVE…I have BEATEN this MONSTER! And YOU can too! Thank you for ALL your Prayers, Kind Words and Good Wishes! TOGETHER can win this WAR against #COVID19 God Bless! Twende Kazi,”
The veteran journalist last month disclosed that he had tested positive for the virus, saying that he was asymptomatic, and that he was doing well and his family was safe.
“Folks, just to let you know, I have tested positive for Covid-19. I am doing Good. No symptoms…and my family is fine,” he tweeted.
Koinange said all his close contacts had been informed and that he was in self-isolation.Koinange also urged Kenyans to stay safe.
“All my close contacts have been informed. Right now I am in self-isolation. Many thanks to Royal Media Services management for its support. Stay safe and God bless!”
Another Citizen TV journalist Stephen Letoo also tested positive but said he was fine.
The journalist said he found out his status after undergoing testing at the Nairobi Hospital. “I didn’t have any signs and even now I don’t have any signs,” he said.
Letoo urged Kenyans to be careful and adhere to the containment measures put in place to combat the disease.