Sanwo-Olu Tests Positive for COVID-19

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Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has tested positive for COVID-19.

The governor has been in self-quarantine since yesterday after his suspected exposure to the virus.

Sanwo-Olu’s COVID-19 status was confirmed by the Lagos State commissioner for health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, via Twitter this evening.

He said the governor was exhibiting mild symptoms of the infection and he was being managed at home.

“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.

Abayomi’s words: “Mr Governor is receiving treatment and is being closely monitored at home by the very experienced State COVID19 clinical team from IDH Yaba.

“Mr Sanwo-Olu is doing well on treatment and rest and we are confident that he will recover quickly and clear the virus.”

He urged residents and visitors to adhere strictly to the COVID-19 protocols due to the increasing number of new infections being recorded in the state.

He said, “We are seeing slightly increasing number of #COVID19 positive cases in clusters in Lagos and all residents and visitors should strictly adhere to the prescribed advisories of safe distancing, mask wearing, good hand and respiratory hygiene and avoidance of 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 travelers and the festive season celebrations.

“All inbound travelers must be COVID-19 negative by PCR before they board a flight to Nigeria and must self-isolate on arrival and undergo a prebooked test on day 7 of arrival in Nigeria.

“Lagosians should keep celebrations to a minimum and be observant and responsible in their interactions. The significant gains achieved to date in containing COVID-19 in Lagos, which has allowed us to carefully re open the economy, must not be reversed.

“No one is immune to this virus and it is certainly still circulating in community.”

He also called for prayers for Sanwo-Olu’s speedy recovery.

He stated: “Please join me in praying and wishing the Incident Commander of the Lagos State COVID-19 response Mr Babajide Sanwo-olu a speedy recovery so he can return to normal duties as soon as possible.

“I will be keeping the public informed regularly of Mr Governor’s recovery and wellbeing.”

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