Lagos State Commissioner for Health Prof Akin Abayomi has announced he has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
Abayomi announced this on Monday via Twitter.
He wrote: “With utmost sense of responsibility, I am obliged to make it known to the general public that I have tested positive to #COVID19.
“Consequently, I have proceeded on a 14 days self-isolation and treatment at home.
“Nevertheless, I remain committed to continue to discharge my duties as the Commissioner for Health and Deputy Incident Commander for #COVID19 responses in Lagos State.
“I am extremely enthusiastic and hopeful of overcoming this phase of our collective fight against #COVID19. I have the full support of the Incident Commander and Governor of Lagos State @jidesanwoolu, the entire Cabinet of the Government of Lagos State as well as my team @LSMOH to put this behind as soon as possible.
“I wish to however assure you all that my family members and I are fine and are responding positively to treatment.”
The commissioner urged Lagosians to continually wear face masks in public places, ensure social distancing and keep to other coronavirus prevention protocols.
