COVID-19: 80% of cases in Nigeria managed outside isolation centres -- PTF

COVID-19: 80% of cases in Nigeria managed outside isolation centres — PTF

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu ; Managing Director, Guaranty Trust Bank , Mr. Segun Agbaje and Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi , during the unveiling of the 110-bed Isolation Center at Mobolaji Johnoson Stadium, Onikan, Lagos Island, constructed by the Lagos State Government and GTB, on Saturday, March 28, 2020.has said about 80 per cent of cases are being managed outside the isolation centres designated for treatment.

”The availability of beds varies across states. Some states have a lot of capacity in terms of beds. I know Kano, Lagos have run out of beds, ” he said. To further free up isolation centres, the government said it may consider discharging COVID-19 patients earlier than their required treatment and isolation period, even though they are still positive.It also said schools and hotels may be used as isolation centres for COVID-19 patients if the need arises

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