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BREAKING: Coronavirus strikes two Lagosians dead again as 48 Patients Recovered


                      By Abdulhafeez Ola Agboola









Prof. Akin Abayomi, Lagos Commissioner for Health











The deadly Coronavirus disease has claimed the lives of two more Lagosians, Lagos Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi disclosed on Thursday.













According to him, the death of two more Coronavirus patients took the total number of people who have died of the disease in the State to 33.










He, however, said 82 new cases were recorded in Lagos on Wednesday, which took the total confirmed cases in the State to 1,324.













In his words: “Lagos recorded 2 more #COVID19 related deaths, bringing total deaths associated to #COVID19 in Lagos to 33.









“I hereby urge all Lagos residents to adhere to directives aimed at curtailing the spread of #COVID19 for a greater Lagos.


“As at 6th May, 2020, 82 new cases of #COVID19 Infection were confirmed in Lagos. The total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases in Lagos is now 1,324.”





Meanwhile, Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced on Thursday, says 48/patients has been discharged, comprised 32 males and 16 females.


The governor said they were treated at Yaba, Lekki, Onikan and Lagos University Teaching Hospital Isolation facilities.






He said:

“We will continue to celebrate and acknowledge our wins, as well as reflect on our losses. These will help us stay on course, prevent us from being distracted, help us stay focused as we face this pandemic head-on.







“The patients, 28 from the Mainland Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba, six from Lekki, one from Onikan and 13 from LUTH Isolation Centres were discharged having fully recovered and tested negative to #COVID19 in two consecutive readings.


“With this new development, the number of #COVID19 confirmed cases that have been successfully managed and discharged in Lagos stands at 406.” he added.








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