COVID-19: Lagos deaths hit 177 as 2,430 refuse isolation

At least 2,430 people infected with coronavirus have refused to be admitted at Lagos State isolation centres, the state Health Commissioner, Prof Akin Abayomi, has said.

This was as the number of coronavirus associated deaths in the state rose to 177.

Abayomi, who gave an update via Twitter handle on Saturday, said of the 42,348 Lagosians tested, 10,926 tested positive for the virus, adding that 1,695 patients have since been discharged following treatment and recovery.

He wrote, “748 COVID-19 tests were conducted on 3rd July, 2020 out of which 87 new cases were confirmed at 11.63% positivity rate.

“42,348 COVID-19 were conducted in Lagos till date out of which 10,926 turned out positive.

“Out of the confirmed cases, 1,695 patients have since been discharged from COVID-19 Lagos care centres following full recovery.

“6, 259 of the cases monitored in communities by COVID19 Lagos response team have either fully recovered or positively responding to treatments. Punch