Akin Abayomi, Lagos commissioner for health, has announced that one of the Nigerians that the federal government evacuated from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is dead.
He announced it in a tweet on Tuesday night, saying the deceased, who had “severe underlying health condition”, died from COVID-19–related complications.
Abayomi appealed to residents of Lagos to be cautious despite the easing of the lockdown President Muhammadu Buhari ordered to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Total number of discharged #COVID19 patients in Lagos now stands at 502.
Another #COVID19 infection related death involving 32year old, male has been recorded.
The deceased recently returned from Dubai with severe underlying health condition
— Prof. Akin Abayomi (@ProfAkinAbayomi) May 12, 2020
Following evacuation of Nigerians in foreign countries by @DigiCommsNG
Total #COVID19 related deaths in Lagos is now 34.
I urge Lagosians to remain committed to rules guiding #COVID19 infection prevention regardless of relaxation of lockdown #ForAGreaterLagos
— Prof. Akin Abayomi (@ProfAkinAbayomi) May 12, 2020
A total of 256 Nigerians who were stranded in Dubai as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic were evacuated on Wednesday.
They are currently under quarantine in Ikeja and Lekki areas of Lagos.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said the would be tested for COVID-19 at the end of the 14-day quarantine.
