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Lagos State Commissioner for Health Prof Akin Abayomi
Lagos State Commissioner for Health Prof Akin Abayomi has said 10 persons died from COVID-19 related complications in the state between Tuesday and Wednesday.
Abayomi spoke in his Facebook account, @ProfAkinolaAbayomi on Thursday, while giving the update for both days.
He said the 10 deaths increased the number of the state’s fatalities to 525.
The commissioner, however, did not give information on the sex and age of the deceased.
Abayomi said 5,874 tests were conducted on both days, of which 610 new infections were confirmed.
“The new infections increased the state’s total to 71,544,” he said.
He said 4,135 persons with active cases were receiving treatment under the state’s home-based care.
Abayomi said 5,874 tests were conducted on both days, of which 610 new infections were confirmed.
“The new infections increased the state’s total to 71,544,” he said.
He said 4,135 persons with active cases were receiving treatment under the state’s home-based care.
(Courtesy The Nation)
