COVID-19: Lagos health commissioner Abayomi recovers from virus- Akin Abayomi, the commissioner for health in Lagos, has recovered from coronavirus - Abayomi tested negative for the pandemic on Sunday, August 30 - The news was announced by the commissioner for information and strategy in the state, Gbenga Omotoso PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! The commissioner for health in Lagos, Professor Akin Abayomi, defeated the coronavirus after testing negative on Sunday, August 30. The good news was announced by the commissioner for information and strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, on Monday, August 31. Omotoso disclosed that test result conducted on Abayomi by health officials returned negative on Sunday, adding that the commissioner will resume his duties gradually. He went on to say that the governor of the state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, executive council members, civil servants, and well-meaning Lagosians are excited over the new development. PAY ATTENTION: Get the Latest Nigerian News Anywhere 24/7. Spend less on the Internet! Read also Coronavirus: Traders reveal hike in cost of food items as Easter beckons Omotoso said: “Professor Abayomi is very grateful and humbled by the deep concern shown and expressed by executive council members, civil servants, Lagos residents, Nigerians, both locally and in the diaspora, through prayers, messages, phone calls and gifts. “He will be returning to his full duties gradually and remains resolute in delivering the mandate of Mr Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, whom he says stood by him steadfastly in these trying times and is very appreciative." Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Abayomi tested positive for Covid-19. This was revealed in a tweet on Monday, August 24, by the special assistant to Governor Sanwo-Olu on new media, Gawat Jubril A. The health commissioner was said to be doing well and shown no symptoms so far. According to Jubril, the health commissioner would begin 14 days self-isolation and home care immediately and would continue to discharge his duty as the Covid-19 deputy incident commander. Read also N10 billion fraud allegation: IGP orders probe of Udom’s appointee The tweet read as follows: "FLASH: The Lagos state commissioner for Health, @ProfAkinAbayomi has tested positive to the Corona Virus...he is doing well, no symptoms...will begin 14 days self-isolation & home care immediately...continues to discharge his duty as deputy incident commander." Meanwhile, the Lagos government had announced how 1,455 Lagosians who tested positive for the coronavirus pandemic had refused to turn up for admission at the various isolation centres. Lagos school prepares isolation centre for Covid-19 emergency | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Akin Abayomi, the commissioner for health in Lagos, has recovered from coronavirus - Abayomi tested negative for the pandemic on Sunday, August 30 - The news was announced by the commissioner for information and strategy in the state, Gbenga Omotoso PAY ATTENTION: PAY ATTENTION Legit.ng