The Lagos State Government has announced 18 new cases and three more deaths from coronavirus in the state.
The state’s Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, made the announcement on Thursday.
“As at 15th April, 2020, 18 new cases of #COVID19 infection were confirmed in Lagos. The new confirmation brings total number of COVID19Lagos cases to 235,” he tweeted.
“The cheering news however is that 16 fully recovered #COVID19 patients have been discharged following further screening that confirmed their status negative.
“Unfortunately, Lagos recorded three additional deaths from #COVID19 related complications. The deceased are males aged 51, 52 and 62.
“One of the dead; a medical doctor had contact with an infected person who recently returned to the country. Other victims have no travel history or record of contact with any infected person.
“I hereby urge Lagosians to remain vigilant and report any concern about #COVID19 infection in our communities by calling Telephone receiver 08000CORONA”
