The Lagos state commissioner for Health, PROF. Emmanuel A. Abayomi has been tested positive for the deadly covid-19(coronavirus) disease. This information was disclosed during a press statement by the commissioner for information and strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotosho.
According to the statement, the commissioner was said to have contracted the virus due to subsequent close contact with persons feeling unwell and testing positive for the COVID-19 infection.
“Professor Abayomi became aware of his status following the required testing protocol of contact tracing procedures.” – Mr. Gbenga said.
Following up on his health improvement, Mr. Gbenga said the commissioner is doing well with no symptom.
“Adhering to the protocol of the home-based 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.”