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Governor Sanwo-Olu tests positive for COVID-19

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has tested positive for coronavirus, according to the state Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi.

The governor went into isolation on Friday after he was said to have had contact with persons infected with the virus.

Abayomi, who announced the result of the governor’s COVID-19 test on Saturday, said Sanwo-Olu was being treated at home by medical experts in the state.

His statement titled, ‘Sanwo-Olu undergoes COVID-19 treatment’, 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.”

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