A 32-year-old man who was part of the Nigerians recently evacuated from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, has died.
265 Nigerians were evacuated from Dubai on May 7 by the Federal Government, as part of its effort to evacuate willing citizens of the country amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Akin Abayomi, Lagos commissioner for health, broke the news of the death in a tweet on Tuesday night.
He said the deceased who had “severe underlying health condition”, died from coronavirus.
*️⃣Total number of discharged #COVID19 patients in Lagos now stands at 502.
*️⃣Another #COVID19 infection related death involving 32year old, male has been recorded.
*️⃣The deceased recently returned from Dubai with severe underlying health condition
— Prof. Akin Abayomi (@ProfAkinAbayomi) May 12, 2020
Abayomi appealed to residents of Lagos to be cautious despite the easing of the lockdown President Buhari ordered to limit the spread of coronavirus.
Following evacuation of Nigerians in foreign countries by @DigiCommsNG
*️⃣Total #COVID19 related deaths in Lagos is now 34.
I urge Lagosians to remain committed to rules guiding #COVID19 infection prevention regardless of relaxation of lockdown #ForAGreaterLagos
— Prof. Akin Abayomi (@ProfAkinAbayomi) May 12, 2020
