COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu tests negative

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has recovered from coronavirus (COVID-19) after undergoing treatment for the past two weeks.

The governor who was making his first public appearance since December 11 on Thursday, as he addressed newsmen at the State House, Marina, gave thanks to God for His grace.

Governor Sanwo-Olu, who affirmed that COVID-19 is real, urged Lagosians to take responsibility, even as he also expressed appreciation to the medical team for their care and the Lagosians for their concern and prayers.

Sanwo-Olu, however, said he was fortunate to have had a relatively moderate experience in the course of his infection, but added that he experienced most of the symptoms associated with COVID-19, including cough, fatigue and loss of smell. 

The Governor expressed concern about the new surge in the rate of infection, disclosing that Lagos was now recording 18 per cent in positive results from daily testing. He appealed to the residents to join in the effort to tame the virus by strictly adhering to the public health guidelines issued by the State Government. 

The Governor said the second wave of the virus spread was proving to be more ambitious and dangerous than the first period of outbreak, urging the people to protect themselves and loved ones from the harshness of the virus. 

He said: “Fellow Lagosians, let me sound this note of warning again, as I have done from the onset of this pandemic, COVID-19 is real. It is here with us, and it is not a respecter of anyone, or of social class, religious belief, or partisan affiliation. Not only is the virus here with us, this second wave we are currently seeing is proving to be more ambitious than the first wave. 

“We are seeing infection figures that are surpassing what we saw at the peak of the first wave, and, just like then, Lagos remains the epicentre. As a densely-populated city, and a centre of international trade and commerce, this is not surprising in any way. But, it is also the reason we need to exercise an abundance of caution in this period.”