The Honorable Commissioner for Health,Lagos State,Prof. Akin Abayomi, has tested positive for the virus, a statement from Lagos State has disclosed .
Gbenga Omotoso ,Commissioner for Information and Strategy in a statement on Monday said Professor Abayomi became aware of his status following the required testing protocol of contact tracing procedures.
He 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.
“However, he is doing well with no symptoms. Adhering to the protocol of the homebased 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.”
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