Lagos records 2 more COVID-19 deaths
Lagos – The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, on Thursday announced two more deaths from COVID-19 infection, saying that the number of confirmed cases in the state had increased to 1,324.
“Lagos recorded two more #COVID-19 related deaths, bringing total deaths associated to COVID-19 in Lagos to 33.”
The commissioner recalled that the state had on May 6, recorded 82 new cases of COVID-19 infections, which brought the number of confirmed cases to 1,324.
According to him, about 37 additional patients have fully recovered, while 19 females and 18 males, including an Indian have been discharged.
“The total number of COVID- 19 patients discharged in Lagos State is now 358,” he said.
The commissioner appealed to Lagos residents to adhere strictly to directives, aimed at preventing further transmission of the virus in the state.
80,000 new cases of COVID-19 reported daily – WHO
The state has 915 active cases with two patients evacuated and 16 transferred to Ogun and Ondo States.
Data from the Africa Region of the World Health Organisation show that there are 51, 239 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 2,006 deaths recorded across Africa.
Also Prof. Akin Abayomi,said 10 people associated with the Lagos State House in Marina have tested positive for COVID-19 pandemic.
Abayomi made this known on Thursday through his Twitter handle.
The commissioner also announced that Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his wife have consistently tested negative for COVID-19, following three consecutive tests conducted on them recently.
“However, 10 people associated with Lagos State House in Marina have tested positive to #COVID19,” he said.
Abayomi advised residents to continue to embrace the Mask-Up Lagos Initiative and observe all precautionary measures such as physical distancing, handwashing and other personal hygiene to contain the spread of the virus.
“All directives on easing lockdown in Lagos State remain in force,” he said.
Abayomi said that collective responsibility was required to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the state and Nigeria. (NAN)
