The Commissioner for Health in Lagos, Professor Akin Abayomi has recovered from COVID-19, the Gbenga Omotosho, the Commissioner for Information announced.
Professor Abayomi tested negative 8 days after it was announced that he had contracted the virus.
“Following the mandatory isolation, the Commissioner retook a COVID-19 PCR test which returned negative yesterday evening (Sunday),” Mr. Omotosho stated
“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.”
Giving an update on his health while in isolation on Aug. 26, Professor Abayomi said his voice had become coarse due to the virus.
“It surprises many and myself that it took this long for me to contract COVID-19, I thought on many occasions that I had contracted it as I have been exposed on several occasions. Immediately some members of my family lost their sense of taste and smell, I knew I had been at risk it is not surprising that I tested positive,” Prof. Abayomi wrote.
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