Pregnant COVID-19 woman gives birth in Lagos, another 67 patients discharged

By our reporter| A pregnant COVID-19 patient was on Saturday successfully delivered of a baby boy at the Gbagada isolation centre.

The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Gboyega Akosile, who confirmed this in a statement, said governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu described the feat as another validation of the government’s position that it would stamp out the Coronavirus from the state.

Sanwo-Olu was quoted to have said, “I bring you great news from our isolation facilities. Today, a pregnant COVID-19 positive patient was delivered of a baby boy through the caesarian session at the Gbagada Isolation Centre. Both Mother and baby are doing well.”

“Today’s achievement is a pointer that our strategies in Lagos state are working and yielding the desired results. It is also a sign of victory and motivation for us as we push ahead in the battle against the Coronavirus pandemic.”

The governor also announced the discharge of 67 more patients from four isolation centres after testing negative two consecutive times for the coronavirus.

He further noted that with the latest development, the number of patients successfully managed and discharged from Isolation facilities in Lagos stands at 608.

He said, “67 fully recovered COVID19Lagos patients; 22 females and 45 males including 3 foreign nationals – 2 Indians and a Chinese were discharged to join the society.”

“The patients; 24 from the Mainland Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba, 22 from Onikan, 11 from Agidingbi, 2 from Lekki and 8 from Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) Isolation Centres were discharged having tested negative to COVID19 in two consecutive readings.”

Sanwo-Olu enjoined Lagosians to support the government in its drive to rid the state of the COVID-19 by complying with all its directives on the various safety protocols.

“As our front line health workers record successes in the battle against #COVID19, we urge citizens to adhere strictly to our public advisories and directives as this is the only way we can break the chain of transmission of the infection and hoist the flag of victory at the end of it all.

“And as we look forward to more great news in the coming days, I urge you all to take responsibility and play your part for a #COVID19FreeLagos #ForAGreaterLagos,” he said.