Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has tested positive for Coronavirus.
The State Health Commissioner, Prof Akin Abayomi announced on Saturday.
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The governor had gone into isolation on Friday after coming in contact with a close aide who tested positive for the virus, Thursday.
Abayomi, said the governor is currently receiving medical care at home.
The statement read: “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 COVID-19
“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.”
Sanwo-olu contracted the virus at a time when the federal government had hinted over the second wave of the virus transmission in the country as cases continue to rise.
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