Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has tested positive for the Coronavirus after being exposed to a confirmed case.
Sanwo-Olu went into self-isolation on Friday after one of his close aides tested positive.
A tweet on the Lagos State government’s official Twitter handle said the governor has mild symptoms.
The tweet read: “Following Lagos State Governor @jidesanwoolu’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.
@ProfAkinAbayomi
“Mr. Governor is receiving treatment and is being closely monitored at home by the very experienced State COVID-19 clinical team from IDH Yaba.
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“Mr. Sanwo-Olu is doing well on treatment and rest and we are confident that he will recover quickly and clear the virus.”
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