Ehanire blames rise in COVID-19 deaths on late presentation
The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, has blamed the increasing cases of COVID-19 deaths in the country on the late presentation of patients at the designated hospitals for treatment.
The minister said, “The experience we are getting suggests that some of the fatalities recorded in our country may have been saved if they had arrived designated treatment centres early enough. “I again advise all hospitals to have the right index of suspicion and recognize and promptly refer suspected cases to designated hospitals.
“I also advise persons with symptoms and those with underlying diseases or over 60 years of age, to check into an isolation or treatment centre, for observation. This could save your life.”
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