
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi this afternoon disclosed on his verified twitter handle that ten aides of the Governor of Lagos have tested positive for Covid-19.
According to him, this development prompted the Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his wife, Joke to undergo another test.
The tests, he however revealed, returned negative.
“I am glad to announce that #COVID19 Incident Commander Governor of Lagos State @jidesanwoolu and the First Lady of Lagos @jokesanwoolu have consistently tested negative to #COVID19 following three consecutive tests conducted on them recently,†the tweet read.
“However, 10 persons associated with Lagos State House in Marina have tested positive to #COVID19. On behalf of @followlasg, I therefore implore you all to continue to embrace the #MaskUpLagos initiative and observe all precautionary measures.â€
This development have prompted renewed speculation that the spike in the Covid-19 infections have not abated and that a fresh lockdown may be in the offing.