The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has announced another COVID-19 related death, involving a 25-year-old male patient.
Abayomi, through his Twitter handle on Thursday, said the deceased at the time of admission at the state isolation facility was in a state of severe breathlessness.
“We regret to announce additional #COVID19 related death involving a 25-year-old male, who at the time of admission, was in a state of severe breathlessness.
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“Total number of #COVID19 related deaths in Lagos is now 20,” he said.
The commissioner added that 87 new cases of COVID-19 infection was confirmed in Lagos as at April 29, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Lagos to 947.
📍Total number of #COVID19 related deaths in Lagos is now 20.
I again urge Lagos residents to remain committed to observing necessary precautionary measures to stop #COVID19 infection.
Let's be vigilant and report any concern about #COVID19 infection in our communities. pic.twitter.com/ChhbQCsvWw
— Prof. Akin Abayomi (@ProfAkinAbayomi) April 30, 2020