The Lagos State Health Commissioner, Prof Akin Abayomi has tested positive to covid19.
He made the announcement on his Twitter handle this morning at about 9:30am.
Prof Abayomi’s announcement
Prof. Akin Abayomi @ProfAkinAbayomi
“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. Let’s us continue to #Maskup and maintain #PhysicalDistancing as well as other established protocols for #COVID19 prevention as appropriate.
“Let’s #TakeResponsibility #ForAGreaterLagos. Thank you for your prayers and well wishes. I assure you that I am obeying doctors orders.”
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