By Williams Anuku, Abuja
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, has tested positive for coronavirus.
Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Lagos State, Gbenga Omotoso, made the announcement on Monday via his Twitter handle.
He said: “Subsequent to close contact with persons feeling unwell and testing positive for the COVID-19 infection, the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, has tested positive for the virus. Professor Abayomi became aware of his status following the required testing protocol of contact tracing procedures.
“However, he is doing well with no symptoms.”
Omotoso said the Commissioner became aware of his status following the required testing protocol of contact tracing procedures.
News Flash!@ProfAkinAbayomi Confirmed Positive for #COVID19
Subsequent to close contact with persons feeling unwell and testing positive for the #COVID19 infection, the Honorable Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has tested positive for the virus. pic.twitter.com/jtWhapur7P
— LSMOH (@LSMOH) August 24, 2020