Update: Coronavirus outbreak in Lagos: Hint about the Italian man who tested positive

Ogun state governor, Dapo Abiodun has revealed that the Italian man who was detected of being positive for coronavirus while arriving Nigerian, is recovering from the deadly disease and being discharged soon.

The Ogun State Governor revealed this in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta while receiving the management team of Lafarge PLC, led by its Country Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Khaleed El Dokani, on Friday 6, March.

In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary Kunle Somorin, Governor Dapo Abiodun stated that his government would continue to regard the virus as a serious threat that deserves special attention. He also disclosed that they are looking at the possibility of setting up a bio-security centre.

He said; “For us, the virus is a serious one and an issue that is in the front burner. We will not lower our guard, particularly due to the fact that we have large number of industries and expatriates here. We are enjoying a lot of supports from the World Health Organization and the National Centre for Disease Control. We are going ahead to prepare for the worst and hope for the best.”

The governor added that, ”I hear the index patient is doing very well and will be discharged soon”.

Governor Abiodun also commended the organisation over its fast response in ensuring that the index case and those that came in contact with him were isolated.