COVID-19: Lagos Health Commissioner tests positive

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health Akin Abayomi has tested positive to COVID-19.

The Lagos Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, made this known in a Press statement on Monday.

The statement read, “Subsequent to close contact with persons feeling unwell and testing positive for the COVID-19 infection, the Honorable Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has tested positive for the virus.

“Professor Abayomi became aware of his status following the required testing protocol of contact tracing procedures.

He’s asymptomatic and will begin 14 days self-isolation and home care immediately.

“Nevertheless, I remain committed to continue to discharge my duties as the Commissioner for Health and Deputy Incident Commander for #COVID-19 responses in Lagos State. I am extremely enthusiastic and hopeful of overcoming this phase of our collective fight against COVID-19” said Abayomi.