Ten persons, associated with the Lagos State House in Marina have tested positive for coronavirus.
This was disclosed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi on Thursday via his verified Twitter handle.
He however did not give names of the infected persons.
Meanwhile, Abayomi said the governor and his wife tested negative to the virus.
The tweet read:
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“#COVID19Lagos Update
“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.
“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 such as physical distancing, hand washing and other personal hygiene.
“All directives on easing lockdown in Lagos State remain in force.
“It is our collective responsibility to do all we can to stop the spread of #COVID19 #ForAGreaterLagos.”