COMMISSIONER for Health, Lagos State and Deputy Incident Commander, Prof. Akin Abayomi has recovered from COVID-19 as he tested negative to the virus after nine days of treatment.
The state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso in a statement on Monday, said, “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 took a COVID-19 PCR test which returned negative on Sunday 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.
“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 – washing their hands, wearing face masks and avoiding large gatherings, among others.”
Prof. Abayomi in his reactions, said, “With a deep sense of appreciation to God Almighty, I share with you the good news of my testing negative to #COVID19 infection after 9 days of isolation and treatment.
“I therefore urge us all to keep observing necessary #COVID19 regulations in public spaces and remain vigilant at home.
“I wish to assure you all that I am back, better and bouncing.
“Together we shall win the fight against #COVID19 by doing the right!
“Lets #TakeResponsibility #ForGreaterLagos.”
