By our reporter| The Lagos state government on Saturday said that not less than 4,527 persons infected with COVID-19 in the state are currently undergoing home-based treatment in the wake of the second wave of the infection in the country.
The state Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi who made the disclosure in a tweet via his verified handle, @ProfAkinAbayomi on Saturday, also disclosed that there are 140 cases currently under isolation.
Abayomi said, “New COVID19 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.
“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 commissioner had on Friday identified five top high burden Local Government Areas in the state with COVID-19 cases as Eti-Osa, Ajeromi, Surulere, Amuwo-Odofin, and Mushin and appealed to residents to stay safe, avoid crowded places, and celebrate responsibly.
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