Three Dubai Returnees Test Positive For COVID-19

Three of the returnees recently evacuated from Dubai have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) following a test conducted on them. Commissioner for Health Lagos State, Professor Akin Abayomi, made this known on Sunday via his Twitter handle. He said the affected persons have been admitted to the COVID-19 care centre for appropriate treatment protocols.

"COVID19Lagos Alert - 3 of the returnees recently evacuated from Dubai have tested positive for #COVID19 infection following #COVID19 test conducted on them. Those affected have been admitted to COVID19 care centre for appropriate treatment protocols".

Professor Abayomi noted that the state and the ministry of health will continue to adhere strictly to quarantine protocols and enforce necessary precautionary measures in order to curb the spread of coronavirus.

"I again urge Lagos residents and particularly those who recently returned to the country to cooperate with our #COVID19 response team as may be desirable at all times and in all circumstances. Let's continue to #StaySafe#ForAGreaterLagos"

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