The University of Lagos (UNILAG) says there has been a
recent increase in the number of persons within the university community, who
have presented with symptoms of COVID-19 infection.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the
institution.
While advising members of the university community to ensure
strict compliance with the COVID-19 protocol, the institution also warned of
the “potential threat” of a third wave of infections.
“The University of Lagos Medical Centre wishes to inform all
members of the University of Lagos Community about what appears to be the start
of a potential 3rd wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Lagos State,” the statement
reads.
“The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide
Sanwo-Olu, in his press statement issued on July 11, 2021, stated that since
the beginning of July, there has been a steep increase in the number of daily
confirmed cases, with the test positivity rate going from 1.1% at the end of
June 2021, to its current rate of 6.6% as at the 8th of July 2021. This is with
a concurrent increase in the occupancy rate at Lagos State isolation centres.
“The University of Lagos community has also been affected by
this potential 3rd wave, with an increase in the number of patients presented
to the University of Lagos Medical Centre with flu-like symptoms which are
similar to COVID-19.
“The Medical Centre hereby assures all members of the
University community, that all necessary actions in line with the Federal and
Lagos State Government guidelines have been taken regarding this potential
threat in our community.”
More to follow…
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