General News of Saturday, 21 March 2020
Source: www.mynigeria.com
The Lagos State Government has revealed that the COVID-19 index case graciously donated a unit of white blood before he was discharged.
The COVID-19 index case which is identified as a 44-year-old Italian said the white blood, otherwise called plasma is rich in antibody proteins that target the COVID19 virus.
The white blood plasma, is frozen in the State's Bio-bank and will be useful in handling new cases, Governor of the state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu said while discharging the Italian and certifying him fit to go home.
The white blood plasma, the Governor said is frozen in the State's Bio-bank and will be useful in handling new cases@jidesanwoolu @ProfAkinAbayomi @gboyegaakosile #LASG #ForAGreaterLagos #COVID19Lagos
— The Lagos State Govt (@followlasg) March 21, 2020
We hosted health workers from facilities including @UATHospital & @RSUTH_PH for a #COVID19 simulation exercise in
— NCDC (@NCDCgov) March 21, 2020
*Personal protective equipment
*Sample collection, packaging & transport
& more
We are committed to strengthening national capacity for #COVID19Nigeria management pic.twitter.com/q3gA8S5LK5