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JUST IN: Prof. Akin Abayomi’s COVID-19 Test Result Released
Professor Akin Abayomi‘s COVID-19 test result is finally out.
Ekohotblog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Health has debunked social media reports stating that the State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi had tested positive for the coronavirus disease.
In a statement posted on its official Twitter account on Friday, the ministry urged the public to disregard the fake news and rely only on the official and verified communication channels for updates about COVID-19 in the state.
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It wrote: “The attention of the Lagos State Ministry of Health has been drawn to fake reports making the rounds that the Commissioner for Health, @ProfAkinAbayomi has tested positive to COVID19 infection.
“We hereby urge the public to disregard this absolute falsehood and fabricated report in its entirety. This is the hand work of mischief makers who are out to create unnecessary panic and fear amongst the populace”.
“@ProfAkinAbayomi is hale and hearty, in good health and has continued in his capacity as the Deputy Incident Commander of the #COVID19Lagos Intervention to coordinate activities and response in order to break the chain of transmission of the infection in Lagos.
“We implore citizens to rely only on the official and verified communication channels of the @followlasg and @LSMOH for #COVID19Lagos related news and information. Let’s take responsibility by sharing only confirmed and verified reports.
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