The Lagos State Commissioner of Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, has revealed that no fewer than 4,527 persons infected with COVID-19 in Lagos State are currently placed on home-based treatment as the second wave of infections sweeps across the country.
Abayomi, who made this known in a tweet via his verified handle @ProfAkinAbayomi on Saturday, also disclosed that there are 140 cases currently under isolation.
“New COVID-19 infections confirmed 642 at a positive rate of 31.3%, total confirmed COVID19 infections – 30,863, the total cumulative number of COVID19 tests conducted – 22,1717.
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“Total number of COVID19 cases discharged from COVID19 Lagos Care centres – 2,920, the total number of COVID19 recovery in communities – 23,036, Cases currently under isolation – 140, Active Cases under Home-based care – 4,527,” the Health Commissioner tweeted.
Eko Hot Blog recalls that the commissioner had on Friday identified five local government areas in the state – Eti-Osa, Ajeromi, Surulere, Amuwo-Odofin and Mushin – as areas with high number of infections.
🕯️Total number of #COVID19 cases discharged from #COVID19Lagos Care centres- 2,920
🕯️Total number of #COVID19 recovery in communities- 23,036
🕯️Cases currently under isolation-140
🕯️Active Cases under Home based care- 4,527
— Prof. Akin Abayomi (@ProfAkinAbayomi) January 2, 2021
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