Fear rises as UNILAG students on campus contract coronavirus

Fear has risen among students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) as the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic has been confirmed on the campus on Wednesday, July 14, 2021.

Some student residents were said to have tested positive for the pandemic.

A statement released by the institution's spokesman, Nonye Oguama revealed there is an increased number of students in the University of Lagos Medical Centre showing the virus' symptoms.

“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.

“The Medical Centre will also return to providing EMERGENCY ONLY SERVICES during this period, in order to protect all members of the community from potential infection within the facility," the statement read.