The Lagos State Government urged members of the public to disregard a list of private hospitals exposed to COVID-19 cases, saying the list is fake.
The Lagos State Government on Thursday urged members of the public to disregard a list of private hospitals exposed toAbiola Idowu, the Secretary of Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency , said the list was not released by the Ministry of Health or HEFAMAA as falsely purported by those who shared it.
Shortly after the announcement by the commissioner, a list of the hospitals was circulated, advising the public not to patronise the facilities due to their exposure to COVID19 cases.2. Premier Specialist Hospital, Victoria Island, Lagos5. County Hospital, Ogba LagosMrs Idowu said the list is fake and warned the public against stigmatising facilities with confirmed COVID-19 cases.
While admitting that some health facilities might inadvertently admit or treat patients with COVID-19, the facility would be temporarily closed for decontamination while the staff would be trained on Infection, Prevention and Control after which the facility is safe to carry on its normal operations, Mrs Idowu said.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Three doctors test positive to COVID-19 in LagosThe Medical Guild says three of its members at Alimosho General Hospital and Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja
Read more »
COVID-19: Bode George urges FG to relax Lagos lockdownA former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has urged Federal Government to relax the lockdown...
Read more »
Lagos Urges Public To Disregard List Of Hospitals Exposed To COVID-19 CasesLagos Urges Public To Disregard List Of Hospitals Exposed To COVID-19 Cases
Read more »
Coronavirus: Lagos records highest ever number of COVID-19 cases in one day - Daily Post NigeriaThe Nigeria Center for Disease and Control (NCDC) on Wednesday night, reported 91 new COVID-19 cases. Of that number, Lagos recorded 74 new cases - the
Read more »
Lagos health worker dies of COVID-19 in Ekiti
Read more »
Lagos Badminton Classic Postponed Due to COVID-19 - THISDAYLIVEDuro Ikhazuagbe Africa’s biggest International badminton championship, the Lagos International Badminton Classics has been postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The classics was earlier billed to take place between July 1st -and 4th, 2020. The world governing body of the sport, Badminton World Federation (BWF) arrived the decision to shift the tournament as a …
Read more »