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Ten personal staff of the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, have tested positive for COVID-19.
Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, made this known in a statement via his verified Twitter handle, @ProfAkinAbayomi, today.
He, however, did not give any detail about the identity of the infected persons but noted that the governor and his wife, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu tested negative for the virus.
NewsmakersNG learnt that the affected persons are working at the Lagos House, Marina, the official residence of the governor and his family.
The statement reads, “I am glad to announce that #COVID19 Incident Commander Governor of Lagos State @jidesanwoolu and the First Lady of Lagos @jokesanwoolu have consistently tested negative to #COVID19 following three consecutive tests conducted on them recently.
“However, 10 persons associated with Lagos State House in Marina have tested positive to #COVID19.
“On behalf of @followlasg, I therefore implore you all to continue to embrace the #MaskUpLagos initiative and observe all precautionary measures such as physical distancing, hand washing and other personal hygiene.
“All directives on easing lockdown in Lagos State remain in force.
“It is our collective responsibility to do all we can to stop the spread of #COVID19 #ForAGreaterLagos.”
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