Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has warned of the “urgent need to be more circumspect” in terms of socialisation and interaction as COVID-19 resurges all over the country.
He warned that the higher the number of positive cases detected, the higher the likely number of casualties to be recorded, adding, “We do not want this.”
Sanwo-Olu addressed the state via a series of tweets on his verified Twitter handle @jidesanwoolu late Tuesday night.
The governor spoke against the backdrop of the state’s rising COVID-19 figures as it remains the nation’s epicentre of the global pandemic.
The governor in the series of tweets stated, “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 [Monday], 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 sanitise 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 Lagos State Ministry of Health
“We simply cannot afford to be complacent at this time.”
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