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Lagos Loses 17 Persons To COVID-19 In Two Days

The Lagos state government on Wednesday anounced that 17 Persons receiving treatment for COVID-19 have died in the last 48 hours.

The commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, who disclosed this in a series of tweets, said the patients died from coronavirus-related complications.

The commissioner on Tuesday had disclosed that “Nine COVID-19 related deaths were recorded, bringing total COVID-19 related deaths in Lagos to 59.

Giving an update 24 hours after, the commissioner said, “Eight additional COVID-19 related deaths were recorded. Total COVID-19 related deaths now stand at 67.”

Also Read: COVID-19: Nigeria Govt Rolls Out Guidelines For Reopening Of Worship Centres

According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Lagos has recorded 5,277 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Of these, at least 4,352 are still undergoing treatment, and 858 considered recovered

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