Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday said any
malaria-like symptom should now be considered and treated as COVID-19 until
proven otherwise.
The governor, who briefed newsmen at the State House, Ikeja
on COVID-19 update in the state said such symptoms should be considered
COVID-19 virus infections unless proven otherwise.
“In this second wave of the current pandemic, any
malaria-like symptoms should be considered as COVID-19 virus infection unless
and until otherwise proven. Any affected individual with COVID-like symptoms
should proceed to any of our public health facilities and/or laboratories to
get tested for free,” he said.
The governor also said it was important that people did not
stigmatise or discriminate against anyone affected by the virus, as it is not a
death sentence.
“Seeking help early and quickly significantly improves the
chances of survival for severe to critical cases. Wear a mask everywhere and
ensure that you wash your re-usable mask regularly and also properly dispose of
used disposable masks,” he said.
The governor disclosed that as at 17 January, 2021, Lagos
has recorded 41,374 confirmed cases of COVID-19 out of which 28,452 had
recovered and were within community, while 9,213 were currently active in
community.
“Over the last 12 months, about 3,776 COVID-19-related
patients have been admitted into our various care centres, with a registered
fatality rate of approximately 0.67 percent (277 cases).
“So far, 263,358 tests have been conducted between our
public and private laboratories, with 41,374 diagnosed as positive. This has
allowed us the opportunity to target our interventions with precision and
ensure the efficient use and mobilisation of resources,” he said.
Sanwo-Olu also disclosed that the increase in the positivity
of cases has necessitated the provision of greater amounts of concentrated
oxygen for the moderate to severe cases
on admission in isolation centres.
The governor stated that over the last few weeks, the demand
for oxygen has risen from 70 6-litre cylinder per day to 350 6-litre cylinders
in Yaba Mainland Hospital.
“This is projected to more than double to 750 6-litre
cylinders, before the end of January 2021. In addition to providing oxygen at
our isolation centres, the Lagos State Government has decentralised the
availability of oxygen across the state through the provision of 10 oxygen and
sampling kiosks.
“Oxygen therapy and other related services will be provided
to patients that required them. Five of these 10 centres have been commissioned
while the remaining five will be ready for use within the next four weeks,” he
said.
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