Sanwo-Olu tests positive for COVID-19

Lagos State Governor , Babajide Sanwo- Olu, has tested positive for coronavirus , the state health commissioner announced on Saturday .

The governor had gone into isolation on Friday following contact with persons infected with the virus .

Giving an update in a statement on Saturday night , the state health commissioner , Akin Abayomi, said the governor was being treated at home by medical experts in the state.

The statement titled , “ Sanwo -Olu undergoes COVID – 19 treatment ’ , read , “ Following Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo- Olu’ s exposure to a confirmed case of COVID 19, 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 #COVID 19 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 .

Other governors who had tested positive for the virus and recovered include the Ekiti State Governor , Kayode Fayemi; Ondo State Governor , Rotimi Akeredolu; Bauchi State Governor , Bala Mohammed; Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State , amongst others .

In a related development , the Kaduna State Governor , Nasir El -Rufai , has also gone into isolation following reported cases of positive COVID – 19 cases recorded by persons close to him .

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