Lagos State continues its battle against COVID-19 Pandemic as the state records two new deaths in the last 24 hours.
The Commissioner for Health in the state: Professor Akin Abayomi made this known via his verified twitter page a few minutes ago.
According to the tweet of the Commissioner, there was no new COVID-19 cases in the state as at yesterday but the two deaths that was recorded are that of 45 years old Nigerian man and 36 year old Nigerian female.
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#COVID19Lagos Update
☑️No new case of #COVID19 was confirmed in Lagos on 20th April, 2020.
☑️However, #COVID19 related deaths were recorded in Lagos. One of the deceased was a 45 years old Nigerian🇳🇬; male who returned from India in January, 2020.@jidesanwoolu @NCDCgov pic.twitter.com/qGL9aalxDw
— Prof. Akin Abayomi (@ProfAkinAbayomi) April 21, 2020
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☑️The second death involved a 36 year old Nigerian🇳🇬; female with severe underlying health condition. She had no history of travel or contact with any #COVID19 confirmed case.
☑️Total number of #COVID19 related deaths in Lagos now stands at 16@drobafemihamzat @JokeSanwoolu
— Prof. Akin Abayomi (@ProfAkinAbayomi) April 21, 2020
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I urge you all to remain vigilant and report any concern about #COVID19 infection in our communities by calling 📞08000CORONA
Together we can defeat #COVID19#StaySafe #ForGreaterLagos! pic.twitter.com/8IKeLSkJqi
Advertisement— Prof. Akin Abayomi (@ProfAkinAbayomi) April 21, 2020
The total number of #COVID-19 deaths in the state now stands at 16. However, a total of 98 patients have been discharged.