Ebun Francis| An 83-year-old woman has died from complications of COVID-19, Lagos state government said on Sunday.
Lagos state commissioner for health, Akin Abayomi, who made the disclosure in a tweet, said the development brings to 14 the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the state.
Abayomi tweeted, “23 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Lagos. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Lagos is now 309.”
“4 COVID-19 patients were discharged as at 18th of April bringing the total discharged cases to 94.
“Lagos recorded 1 death, bringing the total number of COVID19 related deaths in Lagos to 14. The deceased is a female, aged 83 with underlying health issues.
“Let’s observe social distancing and stay home to stop the transmission of COVID-19 infection.”
Lagos state, the epicentre of the dreaded coronavirus pandemic, has recorded 309 confirmed cases of Nigeria’s 542 toll. So far, 94 patients have been discharged.
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