JUST IN: Sanwo-Olu Tests Positive For COVID-19, Undergoes Treatment

Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Sanwo-Olu, has been confirmed infected with covid-19 and showing mild symptoms of the disease.

The Commissioner for Health, Lagos State, Akin Abayomi, who disclosed this on his Twitter handle on Saturday, also said the governor was undergoing treatment.

Recall that the governor had gone into isolation following his exposure to a confirmed case of COVID-19.

“Following Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s exposure to a confirmed case of #COVID19, a PCR test performed yesterday the 11th of December has confirmed that he has indeed been infected with the virus which is supported by mild…

“Symptoms and fatigue typical of a mild case of #COVID19 Mr Governor is receiving treatment and is being closely monitored at home by the very experienced State #COVID19 clinical team from IDH Yaba,” he said.

He, however, affirmed that the governor “is doing well on treatment and rest, and we are confident that he will recover quickly and clear the virus”.

With the increasing number of COVID-19 cases especially in Lagos and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abayomi urged all residents and visitors to strictly adhere to the recommended protocols.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) had reported 796 cases of the virus across the country on Friday.

He enjoined the residents to observe safe distancing, mask-wearing, good hand and respiratory hygiene and avoid unnecessary or large gatherings.

“The festive season is likely to create the opportunity for the virus to spread if we are not compliant with the regulations established by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) for inbound travellers,” Abayomi said.