UNILAG medical centre records increase in patients with COVID-19 symptoms

 

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.”

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