JUST IN: 25-year-old man dies of COVID-19 in Lagos
Afnews Editor
Apr 30, 2020
A 25-year-old man has died of coronavirus-related complications in Lagos State.
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The state's Commissioner for Health made this known via his Twitter handle on Thursday.
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He said, "87 new #COVID-19 cases were confirmed in Lagos on April 29, 2020. The total number of confirmed cases in Lagos is now 947.
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"The good news is that 49 additional #COVID-19 survivors have been discharged following their full recovery. The total number of discharged patients in Lagos now stands at 187.
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"We regret to announce additional #COVID19 related death involving a 25-year-old male who at the time of admission was in a state of severe breathlessness. The total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Lagos is now 20.
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"I again urge Lagos residents to remain committed to observing necessary precautionary measures to stop COVID-19 infection. Let's be vigilant and report any concern about COVID-19 infection in our communities.ÔÇØ
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However, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Wednesday announced that Lagos had recorded 21 fatalities from COVID-19.
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— Afnews Editor