The Lagos State Commissioner for health, Akin Abayomi has revealed that at least 4,497 persons infected with COVID-19 in the State are currently undergoing home-based treatment in the wake of the second wave of the infection in the country.
Abayomi in a tweet via his verified handle, @ProfAkinAbayomi on Saturday also revealed that currently 140 cases are receiving treatment at the Isolation Centre.
New COVID19 infections confirmed 642 at a positive rate of 31.3%, total confirmed COVID19 infections – 31,140, the total cumulative number of COVID19 tests conducted – 223,000+
“Total number of COVID19 cases discharged from COVID19 Lagos Care centres- 2,935, the total number of COVID19 recovery in communities – 23,328, Cases currently under isolation-140, Active Cases under Home-based care- 4,497,” the Commissioner tweeted on Saturday.
Abayomi had earlier in a tweet on Friday identified five top high burden Local Government Areas in the state with COVID-19 cases as Eti-Osa, Ajeromi, Surulere, Amuwo-Odofin and Mushin.
He appealed to residents to stay safe, avoid crowded places, and celebrate responsibly, warning that those who have no reason to move around should stay at home
