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Over 4,500 COVID-19 Patients Undergoing Home-based Care In Lagos

The Lagos State Commissioner of Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, has revealed that no fewer than 4,527 persons infected with COVID-19 in Lagos State are currently placed on home-based treatment as the second wave of infections sweeps across the country.

Abayomi, who made this known in a tweet via his verified handle @ProfAkinAbayomi on Saturday, also disclosed that there are 140 cases currently under isolation.

“New COVID-19 infections confirmed 642 at a positive rate of 31.3%, total confirmed COVID19 infections – 30,863, the total cumulative number of COVID19 tests conducted – 22,1717.

Read also: 48 Per Cent Of People Infected With COVID-19 In Lagos Are Not Aware — Health Commissioner

“Total number of COVID19 cases discharged from COVID19 Lagos Care centres – 2,920, the total number of COVID19 recovery in communities – 23,036, Cases currently under isolation – 140, Active Cases under Home-based care – 4,527,” the Health Commissioner tweeted.

Eko Hot Blog recalls that the commissioner had on Friday identified five local government areas in the state – Eti-Osa, Ajeromi, Surulere, Amuwo-Odofin and Mushin – as areas with high number of infections.

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