Two coronavirus patients die in Lagos isolation centers

The Lagos state government has confirmed the death of two more coronavirus patients at its isolation centres.

Commissioner for health, Akin Abayomi, announced this while giving an update on the disease.

He explained that one of the new deaths was a 45-year-old Nigerian man who returned from India in January.

Abayomi added that the second death involved a 36-year-old Nigerian woman, who had a severe underlying health condition.

He, therefore urged the residents to remain vigilant and report any concern about covid-19 infection in their various communities to the relevant authorities.

Meanwhile, Governor Babajide Sanwoolu said efforts of the health workers has helped in discovering hidden COVID-19 patients in communities.

Lagos has confirmed a total of 379 infections with 260 active cases as the state had recorded no new case on Monday.