At least, 10 people close to the Lagos State government house have tested positive for coronavirus.
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The state’s Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, announcing it via his Twitter handle on Thursday, said 10 people associated with the Lagos State House in Marina have tested positive for COVID-19 pandemic.
However, 10 persons associated with Lagos State House in Marina have tested positive to #COVID19.
On behalf of @followlasg, I therefore implore you all to continue to embrace the #MaskUpLagos initiative and observe all precautionary measures
— Prof. Akin Abayomi (@ProfAkinAbayomi) May 7, 2020
Prof Abayomi, however, said Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his wife have consistently tested negative for COVID-19, following three consecutive tests conducted on them recently.
#COVID19Lagos Update
I am glad to announce that #COVID19 Incident Commander Governor of Lagos State @jidesanwoolu and the First Lady of Lagos @jokesanwoolu have consistently tested negative to #COVID19 following three consecutive tests conducted on them recently. pic.twitter.com/WdkkyZiLKl
— Prof. Akin Abayomi (@ProfAkinAbayomi) May 7, 2020
“However, 10 people associated with Lagos State House in Marina have tested positive to COVID19,” he said.
Abayomi advised residents to continue to embrace the Mask-Up Lagos Initiative and observe all precautionary measures such as physical distancing, handwashing and other personal hygiene to contain the spread of the virus.
“All directives on easing lockdown in Lagos State remain in force,” he said.
Abayomi said that collective responsibility was required to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the state and Nigeria.
