Lagos Health Commissioner recovers from Covid-19

 

Lagos State Commissioner for Health , Akin Abayomi, has recovered from coronavirus .

Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Lagos State , Gbenga Omotosho, made this known on Monday .

Abayomi had on August 24 announced that he tested positive for the virus .

Announcing Abayomi’ s recovery , Omotosho tweeted , “ 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.

“ 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 .

“ 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 .

“ 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 .

“ 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 . ”