After about two weeks in isolation,Lagos state health Commissioner, Professor Akin Abayomi,has tested negative to the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Gbenga Omotoso,information commissioner who broke the cheering news said after the mandatory isolation,the ailing commissioner retook the Covid-19 PCR test which returned negative Sunday evening.
He stated that the health commissioner is very grateful for the concern shown by all and sundry,at home and in the diaspora and the state Governor Babajide Sanwoolu through prayers,text messages including gifts sent to him while in isolation.
Omotoso said the commissioner will be returning to his duty most gradually towards delivering the mandate given to him by the Incident commander.
He however reminded Nigerians that the pandemic is still with us adding that they should obey social distancing,wearing of face masks and washing of hands regularly to stay safe.
Fulllp statement below:
PRESS STATEMENT*
It is with gratitude to God that I announce the recovery and subsequent negative test for COVID-19 of the Honorable Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi. Following the mandatory isolation, the Commissioner retook a COVID-19 PCR test which returned negative yesterday evening. Professor Abayomi is very grateful and humbled by the deep concern shown and expressed by Executive Council members, civil servants, Lagos residents, Nigerians, both locally and in the diaspora, through prayers, messages, phone calls and gifts. He will be returning to his full duties gradually and remains resolute in delivering the mandate of Mr. Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, whom he says stood by him steadfastly in these trying times and is very appreciative of.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, the Incident Commander, is excited by the news and urges Lagosians to realise that COVID-19 is still with us; they should keep obeying the guidelines- watching their hands, wearing face masks and avoiding large gatherings, among others.
*Gbenga Omotoso*
Commissioner for Information and Strategy
