Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on Sunday warned Lagosians on the severity of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
The governor appealed to all residents of the state to take all the COVID-19 protocols seriously as COVID19 is not a glamorous disease or a hoax as some people claim it is.
He stated this on his social media handle on sunday. He wrote;
”Lagosians, #COVID19 is not a glamorous disease, neither is it a hoax. You need to follow the safety guidelines to safeguard your friends and loved ones. In the midst of increasing #COVID19 cases, we have some good news from our Infectious Diseases Hospital.
”We have activated a new oxygen plant which will help by providing much-needed oxygen to patients. The plant will supplement oxygen supply to about 300 cylinders per day and 6 cylinders per hour. We are working to ensure patients receive the best care at our state facilities” he wrote.
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In an earlier message the Governor had stressed the urgent need for people to be more circumspect in the way they live, interact and socialize with friends and family.
He said” Many people are ignoring #COVID19 warnings and guidelines, thereby exposing themselves and others to the virus.
” We are well into the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Yesterday, Lagos scarily recorded its highest number of infection in one day. We have already recorded a frightening spike in infection cases. This spike brings positive cases to a total of 32,720 in Lagos alone.
” This second wave comes with severe symptoms, and the higher number of positive cases we detect, the higher number of casualties we’re bound to record. We do not want this, but for this to be avoided, we must be intentional and cautious.
” We also do not want to go into another lockdown. It is important that you wear your masks, avoid crowded areas, wash or sanitize your hands regularly, and practice social distancing.
” 2021 will only work for us if we take #COVID19 seriously and follow the guidelines laid down by LSMOH
“We simply cannot afford to be complacent at this time” the Governor said.
