The Lagos State Government has announced that a 56-year-old Nigerian male, who recently returned from the United States, has died of coronavirus-related complications.
The state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, disclosed this in a tweet posted on his official Twitter handle.
According to Abayomi, this brings the total number of #COVID19-related deaths in Lagos state to six.
“13 new cases of #COVID19 infection confirmed. The total number of confirmed cases in Lagos are now 192.
“6 additional fully recovered #COVID19 patients; 5 males and 1 female were discharged. Total number of #COVID19 patients that have recovered and discharged are now 61.
“A 56-year-old male who recently returned from the United States has died of #COVID19 related complication. This brings the total number of #COVID19 related deaths in Lagos to 6.
“I urge Lagos residents to remain alert across communities and obey instructions aimed at containing the spread of #COVID19 infection. “Remember to call 08000CORONA for any #COVID19 related issues,” the tweets read.
#COVID19LAGOS update as at 13th of April, 2020
*️⃣13 new cases of #COVID19 infection confirmed.
*️⃣ Total number of confirmed cases in Lagos are now 192.
*️⃣ 6 additional fully recovered #COVID19 patients; 5 males and 1 female were discharged.#ForAGreaterLagos@jidesanwoolu pic.twitter.com/gP612DlxWP— Prof. Akin Abayomi (@ProfAkinAbayomi) April 14, 2020