Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi has disclosed that that participants present at the recently held Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award have been exposed to a confirmed case of coronavirus.
He revealed this on Tuesday, 24th of March through his Twitter handle. The AMVCA 7 was held on March 14 at Eko Hotels, Victoria Island, Lagos.
He also advised them to strictly self-isolate and call the toll free numbers if they notice any symptoms.
There are a total of 42 recorded COVID-19 cases in Nigeria, 29 are in Lagos, others in Abuja, Oyo, Ogun, Edo and Ekiti.
He wrote, ” I hereby notify you that all participants at the African Magic viewers Choice Award (AMVCA) held on14th March at @EkoHotels may have come in contact with one of the confirmed cases in Lagos and are most likely to have been exposed to #COVID19 Infection.”
See tweets:
Attendees at the said event are therefo advised to:
— Prof. Akin Abayomi (@ProfAkinAbayomi) March 24, 2020
1️⃣observe strict self- isolation.
2️⃣ call our #TollFree line 08000corona if they notice any of the #COVID19 related symptoms
3️⃣ Let's #TakeResponsibility by practicing #SocialDistancing to prevent the spread of the virus.
