Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos state governor, on Sunday, performed a “leg shake” with Obafemi Hamzat, his deputy, during their visit to the Infectious Disease Hospital amid coronavirus fears.

More than 83,774 people have been infected; 2,867 have so far died from the coronavirus, with Nigeria having reported its first case of the ailment after an Italian citizen tested positive in Lagos.

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The patient was immediately quarantined at the Infectious Disease Hospital in Yaba. It was reported that he had attempted to escape after complaining of excessive heat and mosquitoes, in a development that stirred up a wave of criticism as regards healthcare standards.

On Saturday, Akin Abayomi, the Lagos commissioner of health, disclosed that the Italian had been moved to a renovated facility, prompting the governor’s trip thereto for inspection.

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Among those with whom the governor went for the inspection are Hamzat, the commissioner for health and other members of his entourage.

In a video shared on Twitter by Jubril Gawat, senior special assistant on new media to the governor, Sanwo-Olu is seen performing the “leg shake”, a practice that has become customary since citizens have been advised to restrict touches.

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