Lagos Records Highest COVID-19 Deaths In 48-Hours

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Lagos Records Highest COVID-19 Deaths In 48-Hours

Lagos State has recorded 17 COVID-19 related deaths in two-days.

The recent deaths had increased the infection mortality in the State to 67.

Recall that the State had announced nine COVID-19 deaths on June 1st, however, it confirmed another eight on Tuesday.

The State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, who made the disclosure, also stated that the State has 4191 active COVID-19 cases, while 875 patients have been discharged.

He, however, did not give additional information about the sex, age, nationality or medical conditions of the deceased.

“Total number of confirmed #COVID19 cases in Lagos is now 5151

“8 additional #COVID19 related deaths were recorded. Total #COVID19 related deaths now stands at 67,” he revealed.