A 25-year-old man has lost his life to the novel coronavirus in Lagos State.
The Commissioner for health, Professor Akin Abayomi, revealed this on his verified Twitter handle on Thursday.
According to him, the deceased as the time of admission was in a state of severe breathlessness.
📍The total number of discharged patients in Lagos now stands at 187
📍We regret to announce additional #COVID19 related death involving a 25year old male who at the time of admission was in a state of severe breathlessness.
— Prof. Akin Abayomi (@ProfAkinAbayomi) April 30, 2020
Professor Abayomi also tweeted that 87 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in Lagos on April 29, 2020, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the State to 947.
He also expressed joy over the discharge of 49 COVID-19 patients on Wednesday, following their full recovery.
#COVID19Lagos Update as at 29th April, 2020
📍87 new #COVID19 cases were confirmed in Lagos on April 29, 2020. Total number of confirmed cases in Lagos is now 947.
📍The good news is that 49 additional #COVID19 survivors have been discharged following their full recovery. pic.twitter.com/XsjerrU8qE
— Prof. Akin Abayomi (@ProfAkinAbayomi) April 30, 2020
He urged Lagos residents to remain committed to observing necessary precautionary measures to stop the COVID-19 infection.
📍Total number of #COVID19 related deaths in Lagos is now 20.
I again urge Lagos residents to remain committed to observing necessary precautionary measures to stop #COVID19 infection.
Let’s be vigilant and report any concern about #COVID19 infection in our communities. pic.twitter.com/ChhbQCsvWw
— Prof. Akin Abayomi (@ProfAkinAbayomi) April 30, 2020
