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Lagos records another COVID-19 related death

Thompson Nsisongabasi

Apr 15, 2020

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday announced the death of another COVID-19 related patient, barely 24 hours after the sixth death was recorded.

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It also announced that 25 new cases were recorded, bringing the total confirmed cases in the state to 217.

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The State Ministry of Health made this known through its verified Twitter account.

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The ministry, however, did not give further details about the deceased sex, age, nationality and medical history.

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"#COVID-19 Lagos Update as at April 14, 2020, 25 new #COVID19 cases confirmed, bringing total confirmed cases in Lagos to 217.

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"Eight more persons; two females and six males; including one foreign national from Croatia were discharged. Total discharged now 69,ÔÇØ it tweeted.

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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 25 new cases recorded on April 14, was the highest number of daily infections of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Lagos, since the index case.

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Currently, Lagos has 217 confirmed cases; 136 of the cases are active, while 69 had recovered and were discharged.

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Two of the patients had been evacuated from the country, while three had been transferred to Ogun, their state of residence.

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(NAN)

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