Lagos state commissioner for health, professor Akin Abayomi has announced the death of a 56-year-old Nigerian who tested positive for coronavirus.
According to the statement on his official Twitter handle on Tuesday, the deceased has only returned from the US.
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He further revealed that the total causality in the state due to the novel disease now stands at six.
“Total number of #COVID19 patients that have recovered and discharged are now 61.
“56-year-old Nigerian male who recently returned from the United States has died of #COVID19 related complication. This brings the total number of #COVID19 related deaths in Lagos to 6.
“I urge Lagos residents to remain alert across communities and obey instructions aimed at containing the spread of #COVID19 infection”, Abayomi tweeted.
https://twitter.com/ProfAkinAbayomi/status/1250006404104101888?s=19
I urge Lagos residents to remain alert across communities and obey instructions aimed at containing the spread of #COVID19 infection.
Remember to call 08000CORONA for any #COVID19 related issues.
Let's #StaySafe and #StayHome #ForAGreaterLagos!— Prof. Akin Abayomi (@ProfAkinAbayomi) April 14, 2020
