Lagos Health Commissioner, Abayomi tests positive for Covid-19

Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, has tested positive for coronavirus.

The State’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, made the announcement on Monday via Twitter.

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.”