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5 COVID-19 hotspots in Lagos finally revealed |MUST READ

Thompson Nsisongabasi

Jan 02, 2021

Lagos State Commissioner for health, Professor Akin Abayomi has revealed the five hotspots for COVID-19.

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These are Eti-Osa, Ajeromi, Surulere, Amuwo-Odofin, and Mushin.

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In a tweet on 1 January Abayomi described the five LGAs high burden areas. They led in tests positivity of between 27 and 25 percent.

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They are followed by Apapa with 24 percent and Agege 20 percent.

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At present Lagos leads Nigeria's COVID-19 grim statistics with 30,830 cases and 247 fatalities.

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On Friday, the state reported a record 642 infections, out of 2,053 tests conducted.

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In tweets Saturday, Abayomi said 4,527 people infected with COVID-19 in the state are currently undergoing home-based treatment.

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"Total number of #COVID19 cases discharged from #COVID19Lagos Care centres- 2,920

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"Total number of #COVID19 recovery in communities- 23,036

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"Cases currently under isolation-140

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"New #COVID19 infections confirmed 642 at a positive rate of 31.3%

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"Total confirmed #COVID19 infections- 30,863

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"Total cumulative number of #COVID19 tests conducted - 221717".

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Abayomi in a previous tweet appealed to residents to stay safe, avoid crowded places, and celebrate responsibly.

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He urged those who have no reason to move around to stay at home.

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— Thompson Nsisongabasi

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