WorldStage Newsonline– Lagos commissioner for Health Prof. Akin Abayomi has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement signed by Mr Gbenga Omotoso, Commissioner for Information and Strategy on Monday.
The statement said Professor Abayomi tested positive following close contact with persons feeling unwell.
The statement Professor Abayomi became aware of his status following the required testing protocol of contact tracing procedures.
“However, he is doing well with no symptoms,” the statement said.
“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 of the Incident Command System for COVID-19 and most especially, as the Honorable Commissioner for Health.
“Our prayers are with him and his family during his period of isolation.”
