Raila aide Etale tests positive for Covid-19 again

 

Orange Democratic Movement Director of Communications Philip Etale, has again tested positive for Covid-19.

This is barely four months when he was diagnosed with the viral disease.

Via his Facebook on Monday, Etale said his body started acting funny with a deep cough, blocked noses and headache since last week.

"Dear friends, I am battling a second attack of Covid-19. I thought it was normal flu and bought a cough syrup and antibiotics from over the counter," he said.

But Etale says the condition worsened to the extent that he could not sleep.

He then went to Agakhan Hospital for tests which turned out to be negative.

"The doctor then advised me to go for the Covid-19 test which I did and the result posted positive.  My dear friends, this wave is serious. I lost sense of smell and appetite. The body aches are excruciating and unbearable," he said.

"The headache is severe and the whole body is tired. The waistline is painful to the extent I can’t wake up to walk."

Etale advised Kenyans to take the Ministry of Health protocols seriously. 

"My nights are painful with no sleep. Dear friends, this is not a joke. Luckily, my oxygen levels are above 90 which my doctor says is good," he said.

"I, therefore, request to go off social media until that time I will have recovered from this monster. All I ask from you is prayers. Thank you and God Bless you all."

Four months ago, Etale announced that he is Covid-19 positive.

“Although devastated, I remain strong, determined, and in high spirits. By his stripes I will triumph, I will be healed. Please pray for me dear friends,” Etale said.

Health experts have called on citizens to be wary as the country was experiencing the fourth wave of mass Covid-19 infections.   BY THE STAR