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  • COVID-19: Lagos discharges 5 patients

    The Lagos State Government on Sunday announced the recovery and discharge of five more COVID-19 patients, having tested negative twice to the virus.

    Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos said in a statement that the five patients included four females and one male.

    ”Dear citizens, as we commemorate the sacrifice of Love this Easter, I bring to you more awesome news from our isolation facilities.

    ”Today, five more patients; four females, and one male have been discharged to reunite with their families and the society.

    ”The patients were discharged having recovered fully and tested negative twice consecutively to #COVID19,” Sanwo-Olu, the COVID-19 Incident Commander said.

    He said that with the newly discharged patients, the state had a total of 55 people that had been successfully managed for COVID19 at its isolation facilities and discharged to the community.

    ”This news, especially on this auspicious day, gives me joy and happiness and I am sure it does to you too.

    ”While we look forward to more great news from our effort to contain the pandemic, let’s all continue to show love and sacrifice for the course of humanity.

    ”Stay at home, practice Social Distancing Principle, observe highest possible personal and hand hygiene and report suspicion to appropriate persons.

    ”Let’s continue to make the little sacrifices for the greater good,” the COVID-19 Incident Commander said.

  • BREAKING: COVID-19 cases in Nigeria jump to 305 as Lagos transfers 3 patients to Ogun

    BREAKING: COVID-19 cases in Nigeria jump to 305 as Lagos transfers 3 patients to Ogun

    Seventeen new cases of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have been reported in Nigeria as follows: 8 in Lagos, 3 in Katsina, 2 in FCT, 1 in Niger, 1 in Kaduna, 1 in Anambra and 1 in Ondo.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed the cases on Friday as Anambra records it’s first case of the infection.

    According to the NCDC, three cases previously included as Lagos State cases have been transferred to Ogun state. The three cases live in satellite towns in Ogun close to Lagos.

    Therefore, Lagos State has reported 163 confirmed cases while Ogun State has reported 7 confirmed cases.

    With the development, as at 09:30 pm 10th April there are now 305 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Nigeria. 58 have been discharged with 7 deaths.

  • Naira Marley to shoot COVID-19 video for Lagos State Government

    Naira Marley to shoot COVID-19 video for Lagos State Government

    Popular rapper and singer, Azeez Fashola better known as Naira Marley has promised to shoot a musical video in partnership with the Lagos state government to support the ongoing fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

    TheNewsGuru recalls that the state government withdrew its charges against the singer alongside and Babatunde Gbadamosi, former governorship candidate, for flouting the lockdown directives.

    Part of the conditions for the withdrawal of the charges was that they must write an apology letter to the governor and president to indicate their remorsefulness.

    In his apology letter dated April 9 and addressed to Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Marley declared his commitment to support the fight against the pandemic in the state.

    “I hereby undertake to join the Lagos State campaign against the spread of the COVID-19 by making a free audio-visual publication towards the campaign against COVID-19,” the letter partly read.

    “Thank you and I remain committed to the development of Lagos State.”

    This is coming after Akindele and Abdulrasheed Bello, her husband, were sentenced to 14-day community service each for going against social distance measures put in place to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the state.

     

  • Coronavirus: Lagos discharges additional COVID-19 patients

    Coronavirus: Lagos discharges additional COVID-19 patients

    The Lagos state government says an additional two female patients who had Coronavirus disease have been discharged.

    Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu said in a statement that the patients were discharged on Monday, after they tested negative for two consecutive times.

    ”I have more great news for you from our Infectious Disease Hospital. Today, additional two female patients have recovered fully, having tested negative twice consecutively. They have been discharged from the facility.

    ”With the newly discharged patients, we now have a total of 31 people that have fully recovered from COVI-19 in Lagos and discharged to join the community.

    ”We are full of appreciation to the frontline health workers, working hard during this difficult time. Their successful strides in this war against COVID-19 bring us joy and hope,” Sanwo-Olu said.

    The COVID-19 Incident Commander enjoined citizens to continue to listen and obey health advisories issued by the health experts as they coordinate resources to beat COVID-19.

    ”I have no doubt whatsoever that we have the upper hand in this war. We are winning and we will eventually win,” he said.

  • BREAKING: ‘Jenifa’s Diary’ actress, Funke Akindele, husband plead guilty

    BREAKING: ‘Jenifa’s Diary’ actress, Funke Akindele, husband plead guilty

    Popular actress, Funke Akindele and her husband, Abdul Rasheed Bello, have been arraigned by the Lagos State Government for violation of the lockdown order to check the spread of COVID-19

    The showbiz couple pleaded guilty to the one count charge filed against them by the Attorney General of Lagos State, Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN).

    The proceedings are still on, while the public awaits the verdict of the magistrate.

    Details later…

     

  • BREAKING: More COVID-19 patients leave Lagos treatment centre; Sanwo-Olu expresses optimism

    BREAKING: More COVID-19 patients leave Lagos treatment centre; Sanwo-Olu expresses optimism

    More Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients, two males and three females, including a 10 year old girl have been discharged from their treatment centre in Lagos State.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this known on Sunday during a press briefing, where he advised Lagosians against victimisation of patients who have recovered from the dreaded disease.

    The Governor said that although the State is winning the battle against COVID-19, it is imperative that citizens remain at home to curtail the spread.

    “Dear Lagosians, yesterday I announced the discharge of one more patient from our Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba. Today, I am happy to inform you that five more patients comprising two males and three females including a 10 year old girl have tested negative twice to COVID-19.

    “These 5 patients have been discharged to reunite with their families. This brings to a total of 29, the number of patients who have fully recovered and have been discharged from our facility at Yaba.

    “Although, there is a strong indication that the State is winning the battle against COVID-19, it is imperative that we remain steadfast to curtail the spread. I strongly advise that we continue to observe social distancing. Let us stay at home, stay safe to save lives.

    “I want to also use this opportunity to advise Lagosians against stigmatizing the discharged patients. We need to do all we can to support them to get over the experience as soon as possible.

    “Once again, I wish to thank our frontline health workers, members of the Lagos State Health Family and the Emergency Operation Centre for all their hard work. You all have been nothing short of amazing. Together, we will beat COVID-19,” Sanwo-Olu said.

  • Lagos discharges mother, baby infected with Coronavirus

    Lagos discharges mother, baby infected with Coronavirus

    Lagos State Government said it has discharged from the quarantine facility in Yaba four more Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients: 3 females and 1 male, including a mother and her baby.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Prof Akin Abayomi, the State Commissioner for Health made this known during a press briefing, where he said the development brings the number of discharged and evacuated COVID-19 patients in the State to 24.

    “In total, we have discharged 15 patients in the last two days and diagnosed 16 new cases. The principle we are trying to implement is the concept of flattening the curve, which to help us reduce the speed at which we get new patients.

    “The sum total of COVID-19 cases in Lagos is 98 to date. We still have 74 active cases and 24 persons that have fully recovered and discharged, including the evacuated US citizen.

    “The Local Government with the highest number of confirmed cases is Eti-Osa with 47 cases, followed by Ikeja with 24 and Lagos Mainland with 11. Alimosho, Ikorodu and Agege Local Governments have the lowest number of confirmed cases with one each.

    “We are seeing most of our cases between the age bracket of 30 and 59 years. We have two patients over the age of 60 years and two patients over the age of 70 years. We have six patients between 10 and 19. Majority of our patients are male – 64% and female 36%.

    “Between the 1st four weeks of the outbreak in Lagos, 82% of the cases were imported with 12% contacts of the imported cases. In the last week, the ratio has changed. We now have an increase in the number of cases that do not have travel history – 68% imported and 32% local transmission,” Prof Abayomi said.

  • Coronavirus patients in Lagos release video from isolation centres [VIDEO ATTACHED]

    Some Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients at one of the isolation centres in Lagos State on Thursday created a video and shared with the general public to show that COVID-19 is not a death sentence, but must be taken seriously.

    The patients, who assumed the name Lagos Covid Gang 2020, were seen in the video lined up in numbers, and holding placards carrying various inscriptions.

    Some of the inscriptions read: “Many thanks to all the health workers, they have been a blessing”, Pls stay home!!! Its real!!! We are in it. And by His grace, we shall be out soon. Many thanks to the team at Mainland Hospital”, “Lagos mun gode da taimako kowa ya zauna a cuda saboda covid-19.”

    Watch video below:

  • BREAKING: Lagos evacuates COVID-19 patient to U.S., as Nigeria records new Coronavirus cases

    Twelve new cases of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have been reported in Nigeria, as Lagos State Government reveals that one of the confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the State, who is an American citizen has been evacuated to his country, the U.S.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed the 12 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, bringing the number of confirmed cases in the country to 151 as at 12:30 pm on 1st April.

    Meanwhile, the Lagos State Government confirmed evacuation of the American COVID-19 patient, while confirming that the State recorded a new case of COVID-19 on Tuesday.

    While the Lagos State Government did not release any details about the American COVID-19 patient evacuated, it however, confirmed that the total COVID-19 cases in the State are now 82, and that 8 patients have so far been discharged following their full recovery.

    When the NCDC announced the new 12 cases of COVID-19, no new cases were reported for Lagos State. However, 9 new cases were reported for Osun State, spiking the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the State to 14. Edo added 2 new cases, while Ekiti added one.

    As at 12:30 pm 1st April, there are now 151 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country, with 9 discharged after full recovery, 2 death cases.

    Currently, Lagos has 82 confirmed COVID-19 cases; FCT – 28; Osun- 14, Oyo- 8, Ogun- 4, Edo- 4, Kaduna- 3, Enugu- 2, Bauchi- 2, Ekiti- 2, Rivers-1, and Benue- 1.

  • BREAKING: Buhari dishes out orders to curtail COVID-19

    BREAKING: Buhari dishes out orders to curtail COVID-19

    President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the cessation of all movements in the federal capital territory (FCT) and in Lagos State, beginning from Monday, as part of measures to curtail the spread of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Nigeria.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports President Buhari gave the order in his nationwide broadcast on Sunday, when he said the measure was based on the advice of the federal ministry of health.

    “In Nigeria’s fight against #COVID19, there is no such thing as an overreaction or an under reaction. It is all about the right reaction by the right agencies & trained experts.

    “Accordingly, as a Government, we will continue to rely on guidance of our medical professionals and experts at the Ministry of Health @Fmohnigeria, NCDC and other relevant agencies through this difficult time.

    “As we are all aware, Lagos and Abuja have the majority of confirmed cases in Nigeria. Our focus therefore remains to urgently and drastically contain these cases, and to support other states and regions in the best way we can.

    “Based on the advice of @Fmohnigeria & @NCDCgov, I am directing the cessation of all movements in Lagos and the FCT for an initial period of 14 days with effect from 11pm on Monday, 30th March 2020. This restriction will also apply to Ogun State.

    “We will use this containment period to identify, trace and isolate all individuals that have come into contact with confirmed cases. We will ensure the treatment of confirmed cases while restricting further spread to other States,” Buhari said.

    He further stated, “We will use this containment period to identify, trace and isolate all individuals that have come into contact with confirmed cases. We will ensure the treatment of confirmed cases while restricting further spread to other States.

    “As we remain ready to enforce these measures, we should see this as our individual contribution in the war against #COVID19. Many other countries have taken similar measures in a bid to control the spread of the virus with positive results.

    “ I want to assure you all that all Government Ministries, Departments & Agencies with a role to play in the outbreak response are working hard to bring this virus under control.

    “Every nation in the world is challenged at this time. But we have seen countries where citizens have come together to reduce the spread of the virus. I will therefore implore that you strictly comply with the guidelines issued.

    “I will take this opportunity to thank all our public health workforce, health care workers, port health authorities and other essential staff on the frontlines of the response for their dedication & commitment. You are true heroes”.

    More details shortly…