HeadlinesNews COVID-19: Active community spread ongoing in Lagos By maritimemag July 22, 2020 ShareTweet 0 A researcher at Protein Sciences moves a vial in a lab, Thursday, March 12, 2020, in Meriden, Conn. The biotech company is currently researching a vaccine for COVID-19. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. The vast majority of people recover from the new virus. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) Prof. Akin Abayomi, the State Commissioner for Health, on his Twitter account on Wednesday,confirmed that active community spread of COVID-19 was still ongoing in the state. Abayomi therefore advised that the present situation requires being careful and citizens should not be too anxious with the assurance that COVID-19 will eventually be contained in the state and Nigeria. The Commissioner expressed optimism that everyone would survive and enjoy a healthy Lagos together. “Relax, do not be anxious, COVID-19 will eventually be contained. We will all survive and enjoy a healthy Lagos together. “COVID-19 will pass #ForAGreaterLagos, we can #BeatCOVID-19,” he tweeted. Abayomi however,called on those having challenges coping with COVID-19 to speak out, and seek attention with the state healthcare professionals. “We are ready to support you through your healing process. “Don’t give up! The #ForAGreaterLagos spirit is the spirit of resilience and hope. Keep calm, Lagos loves you,” he said. The commissioner urged them to remember to support people with disabilities, adding that they deserve attention and support. “Together, we fight #COVID-19 as a united human race #ForAGreaterLagos,” he pointed out. The commissioner also advised residents to eat balanced diets with fruits, and rest well, video calls for meetings and exercise regularly to stay healthy and fit. Abayomi, pleaded with residents to ensure frequent hand washing with soap under running water, wearing of facemasks in public and maintaining physical distancing for a disease-free Lagos. Recall that of the Nigeria, 576 recorded fresh cases on Tuesday,Lagos recorded 88 new cases to take the lead again. How States Stand on Tuesday Lagos-88 Kwara-87 FCT-82 Plateau-62 Ondo-39 Enugu-28 Oyo-26 Taraba-24 Kaduna-20 Ebonyi-20 Edo-17 Cross River-16 Kano-14 Rivers-11 Ogun-10 Delta-9 Nasarawa-8 Osun-8 Katsina-3 Imo-2 Kebbi-1 Borno-1 © 2020, maritimemag. All rights reserved.
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