We’ve Identified 119 People with COVID-19 Symptoms – Lagos Govt

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The Lagos State government has disclosed that a total of 119 people with COVID-19 symptoms have been identified in the state.

Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, disclosed this at a briefing today.

He said a total of 118,000 households were reached in the active case search for possible COVID-19 cases in communities.

“We’ve embarked on an active case search in communities. The idea is to go to hotspots and go from door-to-door with our health personnel.

“So far, in the last two days, we’ve visited 118,000 households and we’re looking for the typical symptoms of COVID-19. We’ve identified about 119 people who have symptoms that are suggestive of COVID-19.

“But let me remind you that COVID is one of the viruses that can cause respiratory symptoms. There are many viruses. So, the idea is to take samples from these 119 and analyse them – that would give us an idea of how much COVID-19 activity is happening in the communities,” Abayomi said.