Lagos State Records 3 Coronavirus Deaths

Lagos State has recorded 3 new Coronavirus deaths due to COVID-19 related complications.

NewsOne 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” it adds.

*️⃣3 #COVID19 death was recorded. This brings to 10, the number of #COVID19 related deaths in Lagos State.
*️⃣The deceased are males aged 51, 52 & 62.
*️⃣One of the deceased; a medical doctor had contact with an infected person who recently returned to the country.#StayAtHome

— LSMOH (@LSMOH) April 16, 2020

This burgeoning online news platform understands that the other two Coronavirus 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 pointed out.

“#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, out of which 85 have been discharged.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State.

Just like the Lagos State Ministry of Health tweeted, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, on Thursday, announced the death of three coronavirus patients.

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health said via his verified Twitter account, 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.

*️⃣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

Other victims have no travel history or record of contact with any infected person.
*️⃣Total #COVID19 related deaths are now 10
I hereby urge Lagosians to remain vigilant and report any concern about #COVID19 infection in our communities by calling 📞 08000CORONA#ForAGreaterLagos

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