BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu Tests Positive For COVID-19

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Authorities in Lagos State have confirmed that the Governor of the state Babajide Sanwo-Olu has tested positive for COVID-19.

Gboyega Akosile, chief press secretary to Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said the governor contracted the virus while in contact with one of his aides. 

Mackenzie Sky Blog gathered that on Friday Governor Sanwo-Olu was isolated as one of his aides test positive for coronavirus.

The governor was tested on Friday for COVID-19 and the result confirms that he has contracted the virus.

Lagos State Commissioner for Health Professor Akin Abayomi said that the governor is responding to treatment and he is presently on bed rest as he has begun his recovery process with the help of experts from the Infectious Disease Hospital Yaba

He went further to say that Lagos State has started witnessing fresh cases of COVID-19 and everybody needs to be careful and stay away from crowded places.

"People should follow the health guidelines like to wear face mask and wash their hands especially during this festive season. 

"This festive season might help the virus to spread if people fail to follow COVID-19 guidelines," The commissioner said.

According to the commissioner, everyone entering the country through the airways must test negative for COVID-19 before arriving in the country and must go into isolation for seven days after arrival, then undergo another test on the seventh day.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Friday announced that 796 new cases were recorded in the country.

The health management center advises Nigerians to adhere to the prescribed protocols and avoid unnecessary gatherings to curb the virus.