THE Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, on Monday, confirmed that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
The Commissioner, in series of tweets on Twitter, said he has proceeded on a 14 days self- isolation and treatment at home.
He also added that he would continue to discharge his duties as the Commissioner for Health and Deputy Incident Commander for COVID-19 responses in Lagos State.
The tweets read: "With utmost sense of responsibility, I am obliged to make it known to the general public that I have tested positive to COVID-19. Consequently, I have proceeded on a 14 days self- isolation and treatment at home.
"Nevertheless, I remain committed to continuing to discharge my duties as the Commissioner for Health and Deputy Incident Commander for COVID-19 responses in Lagos State. I am extremely enthusiastic and hopeful of overcoming this phase of our collective fight against COVID-19.
"I have the full support of the Incident Commander and Governor of Lagos State @jidesanwoolu, the entire Cabinet of the Government of Lagos State as well as my team @LSMOH to put this behind me as soon as possible.
"I wish to however assure you all that my family members and I are fine and are responding positively to treatment.
"Let's us continue to Maskup and maintain PhysicalDistancing as well as other established protocols for #COVID19 prevention as appropriate."
