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10 staff of Lagos State House, Marina, test positive for coronavirus

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The Lagos State Government on Thursday said 10 persons associated with the Lagos State House, Marina, have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.

The Lagos State House, Marina is the official residence of the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

The state Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi disclosed this on his verified Twitter handle on Thursday.

He however said Governor Sanwo-Olu and his wife, Joke, have consistently tested negative following three tests that have been carried out on them.

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Abayomi tweeted: “”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”

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