Lagos State Government says no fewer than 4,176 persons infected with coronavirus in the state are currently undergoing home-based treatment following the pandemic’s second wave of infections across Nigeria and the rest of the world.
State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, who disclosed this figures on Friday via his Twitter handle, @ProfAkinAbayomi, also said that 115 infected persons were in isolation.
According to him, “Total number of #COVID19 recovery in communities – 22,789; cases currently under isolation – 115; active cases under home-based care – 4,176; new #COVID19 related death – 3; total deaths – 240.”
Abayomi further disclosed that 2, 901 COVID-19 cases had been discharged from Lagos care centres while three new coronavirus-related deaths were recorded, bringing the total COVID-19 induced fatalities in the state to 240.
The commissioner also identified five local government areas in the state as accounting for the highest number of COVID-19 cases. They include Eti-Osa, Ajeromi, Surulere, Amuwo- Odofin and Mushin.
He appealed to people to stay safe, avoid crowded places and celebrate responsibly, warning that those who have no reason to move around should stay at home.
In his earlier tweet on December 30, 2020, Abayomi said COVID-19 infections in Lagos were 30,221.