Lagos Health Commissioner tests positive for COVID-19

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health and Deputy Incident Commander for COVID-19, Professor Akin Abayomi has tested positive for coronavirus after months of close contact with infected persons. A statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso stated that Professor Abayomi became aware of his status following the required testing protocol of […]

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health and Deputy Incident Commander for COVID-19, Professor Akin Abayomi has tested positive for coronavirus after months of close contact with infected persons.

A statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso stated that Professor Abayomi became aware of his status following the required testing protocol of contact tracing procedures.

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He however said that the health commissioner is doing well with no symptoms.

“Adhering to the protocol of the home based strategy in Lagos State, the Honorable Commissioner will be isolating in his home for the next 14 days but will continue to discharge his duties both as the Deputy Incident Commander for COVID-19 and most especially, as the Honorable Commissioner for Health,” the statement reads.