Just In: Lagos records more coronavirus death cases (Details)

Lagos State has recorded three new COVID-19 death due to coronavirus related complications.

Onyxnews Nigeria reports that the update from the Lagos State Ministry of Health via its official Twitter handle, @LSMOH, said all three coronavirus deaths are males, aged 51, 52 and 62.

“This brings to 10, the number of #COVID19 related deaths in Lagos State,” the tweet reads. “One of the deceased; a medical doctor had contact with an infected person who recently returned to the country. #StayAtHome” the ministry adds.

#COVID19Lagos Update as at 15th April, 2020
*️⃣18 new #COVID19 cases confirmed, bringing total confirmed cases in Lagos to 235.
*️⃣16 more persons; 14 males & 2 females including 3 foreign nationals – 1 Briton🇬🇧, 1 Chinnese🇨🇳 & 1 Polish 🇵🇱 were discharged. Total discharged now 85. pic.twitter.com/DfAC887ZmF

— LSMOH (@LSMOH) April 16, 2020

This reliable online news platform understands that the other two COVID-19 deaths have no history of travelling out of the country, or any contact with any of the confirmed cases, confirming the rise in community transmission as the Lagos State Health Commissioner, Professor Akin Abayomi had explained.

“#StayAtHomeStaySafe to break the chain of transmission. CallTelephone receiver 08000CORONA = 08000267662 for care and support on #COVID19 related issues.” The total confirmed cases in Lagos state is now 235, which 85 have been discharged.

Just like the Lagos State Ministry of Health announced through Twitter, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, on Thursday, announced the death of three COVID-19 patients.

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health said via his verified Twitter handle, that the deceased are three males, who are 51, 52 and 62 years old.

“Unfortunately, Lagos recorded three additional deaths from #COVID-19 related complications. The deceased are males aged 51, 52 and 62.

“One of the dead; a medical doctor had contact with an infected person who recently returned to the country.

“Other victims have no travel history or record of contact with any infected person. Total #COVID-19 related deaths are now 10. I hereby urge Lagosians to remain vigilant and report any concern about #COVID-19 infection in our communities,” he said.

*️⃣The cheering news however is that 16 fully recovered #COVID19 patients have been discharged following further screening that confirmed their status negative.
*️⃣Total number of discharged #COVID19 patients in Lagos are now 85.

— Prof. Akin Abayomi (@ProfAkinAbayomi) April 16, 2020

*️⃣Unfortunately, Lagos recorded 3 additional deaths from #COVID19 related complications. The deceased are males aged 51, 52 and 62.
*️⃣One of the dead; a medical doctor had contact with an infected person who recently returned to the country.

— Prof. Akin Abayomi (@ProfAkinAbayomi) April 16, 2020

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