Sanwo-Olu Recovers From COVID-19, Out Of Isolation

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, has recovered from
COVID-19, after 12 days in isolation.

The governor had been confirmed positive for the virus on
December 12, 2020.

Gboyega Akosile, chief press secretary to the governor,
confirmed the development in a post on Twitter on Thursday
afternoon.

“BREAKING NEWS: Governor of Lagos State, Mr. @jidesanwoolu test
negative to #COVID19. Now out of isolation,” he tweeted.

The governor who addressed the press at the Lagos House, Marina,
thanked Lagosians and the medical team for their care, prayers and
concern throughout the isolation period.

The state health commissioner, Akin Abayomi, had announced on
December 12 that the governor tested positive for the novel
coronavirus.

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.

Lagos, which is one of the epicentres of coronavirus management
in Nigeria, has recorded over 26,000 infections and more than 200
associated deaths since the outbreak of the virus in the
country.

The state government recently returned COVID-19 protocols at
religious centres and also banned a number of social places from
holding gatherings as the country battled the second wave of the
pandemic.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, has recovered from
COVID-19, after 12 days in isolation.

The governor had been confirmed positive for the virus on
December 12, 2020.

Gboyega Akosile, chief press secretary to the governor,
confirmed the development in a post on Twitter on Thursday
afternoon.

“BREAKING NEWS: Governor of Lagos State, Mr. @jidesanwoolu test
negative to #COVID19. Now out of isolation,” he tweeted.

The governor who addressed the press at the Lagos House, Marina,
thanked Lagosians and the medical team for their care, prayers and
concern throughout the isolation period.

The state health commissioner, Akin Abayomi, had announced on
December 12 that the governor tested positive for the novel
coronavirus.

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.

Lagos, which is one of the epicentres of coronavirus management
in Nigeria, has recorded over 26,000 infections and more than 200
associated deaths since the outbreak of the virus in the
country.

The state government recently returned COVID-19 protocols at
religious centres and also banned a number of social places from
holding gatherings as the country battled the second wave of the
pandemic.