With two more patients reported dead in Lagos on Thursday, the number of deaths arising from COVID-19 complications since the outbreak of the disease in the state has risen to 10.
The latest deaths were announced via the official Lagos State Twitter handle by the commissioner for health, Akin Abayomi.
The deceased, both males, were aged 51 and 62.
According to the state government, the latest dead had 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 08000CORONA #ForAGreaterLagos,” Abayomi said.
“As at April 15, 2020, 18 new cases of #COVID19 infection were confirmed in Lagos, bringing the total number of COVID19Lagos cases to 235,” he said.
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