COVID-19 – Over 4,000 Lagosians Undergoing Home Treatment Amid Deadly Second Wave
About 4,176 persons Infected with coronavirus in Lagos State are currently undergoing home based treatment in the wake of the second wave infections across Nigeria. The state Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, disclosed the figures on Friday noting that 115 cases were in isolation. He put the number of COVID-19 cases discharged from Lagos care centres at 2901 while three new coronavirus related deaths were recorded, bringing the total COVID-19 induced fatalities in the state to 240. The commissioner also identified five top high burden local government areas in the state with COVID-19 cases as Eti-Osa, Ajeromi, Surulere, Amuwo Odofin and Mushin. He appealed to people to stay safe, avoid crowded places and celebrate responsibly, warning that those who have no reason to move around should stay at home.