Fake News: Lagos Health Commissioner didn’t test positive for Coronavirus

The Lagos State Government has described as fake news report going round that the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi has tested positive for Coronavirus.

A statement issued by Tunbosun Ogunbanwo, Director Public Affairs, on Friday said the attention of the Lagos State Ministry of Health had been drawn to fake reports making the rounds that Abayomi had tested positive to COVID-19 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.

“Prof. Akin Abayomi 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,” the statement said.