Governor Sanwo-Olu Warns Lagos Residents About 2nd Wave of COVID-19

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed concern over the second wave of the coronavirus in Nigeria. The governor cautioned residents of his state to strictly observe the laid down protocols, as the state government doesn’t want to impose another lockdown on the state.

Sanwo-Olu made this appeal on social media on Tuesday, January 5, after the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced 1,354 new cases of COVID-19 in the country.

”Lagos,

There is an urgent need for us to be more circumspect in the way we live, interact and socialize with our friends and family. Many people are ignoring #COVID19 warnings and guidelines, thereby exposing themselves and others to the virus.

We are well into the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Yesterday, Lagos scarily recorded its highest number of infection in one day (712). We have already recorded a frightening spike in infection cases. This spike brings positive cases to a total of 32,720 in Lagos alone.

This second wave comes with severe symptoms, and the higher number of positive cases we detect, the higher number of casualties we’re bound to record. We do not want this, but for this to be avoided, we must be intentional and cautious.

We also do not want to go into another lockdown. It is important that you wear your masks, avoid crowded areas, wash or sanitize your hands regularly, and practice social distancing.

2021 will only work for us if we take #COVID19 seriously and follow the guidelines laid down by LSMOH

We simply cannot afford to be complacent at this time.”