Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, has urged the people of Lagos state to ensure strict compliance of COVID-19 guidelines in order to curb the spread of coronavirus that is already on the increase in the state.

The governor via his verified Twitter handle @jidesanwoolu said that, “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, (Tuesday) 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 Lagos State Ministry of Health and Presidential Task Force, PTF, on COVID-19.”

 “We simply cannot afford to be complacent at this time, he added.

It was revealed by a source, that Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, had been meeting with concerned authorities and health experts on the need to control the spread of corona virus at all costs to avoid another lockdown in the state.

“Therefore, as one of pragmatic measures to drastically curb the wave, the state government may likely impose second lockdown soon, mildly though if present situation persists,” the source revealed.