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General News of Sunday, 17 May 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Three returnees from Dubai test positive for COVID-19 - Prof. Abayomi

Prof. Akin Abayomi Prof. Akin Abayomi

At least three Nigerian returnees from Dubai have now tested positive for coronavirus, Lagos State Health Minister, Professor Akin Abayomi says.

This is coming after the NCDC announced that the state recorded 95 new COVID-119 cases in the early hours of Sunday.

Announcing on his official Twitter account, he said "3 of the returnees recently evacuated from Dubai have tested positive for #COVID19 infection following #COVID19 test conducted on them.

"Those affected have been admitted to Lagos #COVID19 care centre for appropriate treatment protocols.

He added that the ministry "will continue to adhere strictly to quarantine protocols and enforce necessary precautionary measures so as to contain the spread of #COVID19 infection.

"I again urge Lagos residents and particularly those who recently returned to the country to cooperate with our #COVID19 response team as may be desirable at all times and in all circumstances.

As at the time of this report, the state has recorded a total of 2373 cases of COVID-19.