Three Nigerians recently evacuated from Dubai have tested positive for COVID-19.

On May 6, 256 Nigerians were repatriated to Nigeria following the global Coronavirus pandemic.

Professor Akin Abayomi, the Lagos state Commissioner for Health, in a tweet shared on Sunday May 17, said three of the evacuees have tested positive for the novel virus.

''3 of the returnees recently evacuated from Dubai have tested positive for #COVID19 infection following #COVID19 test conducted on them. Those affected have been admitted to @followlasg #COVID19 care centre for appropriate treatment protocols.'' he tweeted