3rd April updated COVID-19 figures as of 10:30om have been announced.
Nationwide Highlights:
- Confirmed cases: 210
- New cases: 20
- Deaths: 4
- Total recovered: 23
- Total recovered today were all in Lagos (3 female, 1 male)
Breakdown of New cases by states:
- Lagos: 11
- FCT: 3
- Edo: 2
- Osun: 2
- Ondo: 1
Meanwhile, the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Muhammed has cautioned that patients who die of covid-19 will not be buried by their families for health reasons.
Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria 3rd April, he said, “Nigerians should not forget that this is not the the of corpses that can be claimed for burial because it must be handled by the Ministry of Health.
“It is not a joke: stay at home and stay safe, obey simple instructions of basic hygiene and social distancing, in few weeks, we will resume our normal life”
In another development, the Lagos State Governor has also given his daily briefing on the situation in the state.
Governor’s address:
Dear Lagosians,
it is with utmost pleasure that I inform you of the discharge of an additional 4 patients from the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH). They comprise 3 Females and 1 Male.
Bringing the total recovered patients to 23.
They were released having recovered fully and testing negative to the COVID-19 virus twice consecutively.
We are indeed happy to see them reunite with their loved ones.
I would also implore everyone to stay home, stay safe and not take this virus for granted.
Keeping strictly to the instructions on prevention is also very important.
Thank You all and God bless.
The Governor has also undertaken the coronavirus test alongside members of his family. According to the state Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, all the tests came out negative.
Report of Governor’s Test by State Health Commissioner:
I am happy to announce that COVID19 Lagos Incident Commander, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu @jidesanwoolu, the first Lady of Lagos @jokesanwoolu and their immediate family members as well as aides have all tested negative to #COVID19.
We thank Lagos residents for their concerns and supports and urge all to maintain social distancing.
Together we can defeat #COVID19
Please stay safe #ForAGreaterLagos
I know many of us have been clamoring that I go for the COVID-19 test. And as a responsible leader, I know it is important that I get tested for the virus to ensure nothing distracts me from my role and responsibility of leading Lagos and fighting the disease during this period.
I am happy to announce that my result has returned NEGATIVE. My family and aides are negative as well.
Thank You all for your concerns.
God bless.
3rd April updated covid-19 figures Worldwide:
- Total infections: 1,097,810
- Deaths: 59,140
- Recovered: 228,405
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3rd April 2020 Covid-19 Update