The Edo State Government says it has recorded five new COVID-19 deaths and also discharged 13 patients after they tested negative.
Governor Godwin Obaseki made this known on his Twitter handle on Monday morning.
Giving a breakdown of the latest COVID-19 figures, Obaseki said one of the deaths was recorded at the Stella Obasanjo Hospital and four at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH).
According to him, most of the deaths are persons above 60 years.
“We have recorded 5 new #COVID19 deaths, bringing the no. of fatalities to 24.
“1 of the deaths is at Stella Obasanjo Hospital and 4 at @ubthng.
“Most of the deaths are persons above 60 years.
“Also, 13 patients have been discharged.
“Please obey safety guidelines and stay safe,” he said.
We have recorded 5 new #COVID19 deaths, bringing the no. of fatalities to 24.
1 of the deaths is at Stella Obasanjo Hospital and 4 at @ubthng.
Most of the deaths are persons above 60 years.
Also, 13 patients have been discharged.
Please obey safety guidelines and stay safe.
— Godwin Obaseki (GGO) (@GovernorObaseki) June 8, 2020
The state has also recorded 14 new Coronavirus cases.
