Lagos commissioner for health, Akin Abayomi contracts COVID-19

Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi has tested positive for COVID-19.

The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, confirmed this in a statement, saying “he is doing well with no symptoms”.

Omotosho said: “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.

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

“However, he is doing well with no symptoms. Adhering to the protocol of the home-based strategy in Lagos State.

“he 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 Commissioner for Health,” he stated.

Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi has tested positive for COVID-19.

The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, confirmed this in a statement, saying “he is doing well with no symptoms”.

Omotosho said: “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.

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

“However, he is doing well with no symptoms. Adhering to the protocol of the home-based strategy in Lagos State.

“he 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 Commissioner for Health,” he stated.