The Lagos State Government expressed
worry about the the number of runaway patients reported positive for COVID-19
in the state, describing it as “disturbing.” Health Commissioner
Professor Akin Abayomi made a statement on Friday during a media briefing on
the state update of COVID-19, held in Alausa, Ikeja.
worry about the the number of runaway patients reported positive for COVID-19
in the state, describing it as “disturbing.” Health Commissioner
Professor Akin Abayomi made a statement on Friday during a media briefing on
the state update of COVID-19, held in Alausa, Ikeja.
Responding to questions on the
discrepancies between the ability of the bed and the number of cases, Abayomi
said: “Two reasons are responsible for the disparity between the amount of
active cases and the amount of occupants of our insulation facilities.
discrepancies between the ability of the bed and the number of cases, Abayomi
said: “Two reasons are responsible for the disparity between the amount of
active cases and the amount of occupants of our insulation facilities.
“We just opened the Gbagada General
Hospital Isolation Facility and still accept most of the patients, so as long
as we fill up the Gbagada facility, our occupancy rate will rise from 45% to
around 80%.
Hospital Isolation Facility and still accept most of the patients, so as long
as we fill up the Gbagada facility, our occupancy rate will rise from 45% to
around 80%.
“Other factor, is a situation we
(Lagos government/officials) are experiencing. When we test people, sometimes
we find put very difficult to locate them thereafter.
(Lagos government/officials) are experiencing. When we test people, sometimes
we find put very difficult to locate them thereafter.
“The ambulances will go into
communities and people will flee their homes, thereby, making it difficult for
us to find them.
communities and people will flee their homes, thereby, making it difficult for
us to find them.
“They shut their doors and switched
off their phones. I think this is because people are afraid to come to
Isolation centres. And we don’t have the type of leverage yo start hunting
people down.
off their phones. I think this is because people are afraid to come to
Isolation centres. And we don’t have the type of leverage yo start hunting
people down.
“We depend on the cooperation of
the society to work together. And when you are confirmed positive, we want you
to comply with us and be open to us in your own benefit, so that we can gain
control if you are moderate or asymptomatic. If you are, we’ll release you in a
couple of days.
the society to work together. And when you are confirmed positive, we want you
to comply with us and be open to us in your own benefit, so that we can gain
control if you are moderate or asymptomatic. If you are, we’ll release you in a
couple of days.
“And if you are moderate or severe, at
least you have the opportunity to give you the treatment that will stop you
from getting into a critical state. Our isolation centres are very comfortable.
We have made a lot of improvement since the Ebola outbreak. Also from the
testimonies of those who have been to our facilities will bear us witness.
least you have the opportunity to give you the treatment that will stop you
from getting into a critical state. Our isolation centres are very comfortable.
We have made a lot of improvement since the Ebola outbreak. Also from the
testimonies of those who have been to our facilities will bear us witness.
“There is nothing to be afraid of
because our staff are highly professional. I have implicit confidence in their
abilities.
because our staff are highly professional. I have implicit confidence in their
abilities.
“Members of the executive and senior
people in government have been admitted into those facilities. If I test
positive, I will go to one of those facilities,”
people in government have been admitted into those facilities. If I test
positive, I will go to one of those facilities,”
“It’s easier to come forward for
help than to cover yourself. We don’t want to see a strong mortality rate in
our beloved state of Lagos. If you are found positive for COVID-19, please
don’t run away from our authorities. It’s not a death sentence. You should dial
our emergency line at 08000corona, 08000267662 for support and assistance.
help than to cover yourself. We don’t want to see a strong mortality rate in
our beloved state of Lagos. If you are found positive for COVID-19, please
don’t run away from our authorities. It’s not a death sentence. You should dial
our emergency line at 08000corona, 08000267662 for support and assistance.
