UNILAG medical centre records increase in patients with COVID-19 symptoms
The University of Lagos medical centre said that the institution has recorded increased in patients with COVID-19 infections as a potential third wave.
This was revealed in a statement on COVID-19 pandemic update issued by the university, “The University of Lagos Medical Centre wishes to inform all members of the University of Lagos Community about what appears to be the start of a potential 3rd wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Lagos State.
“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 statement said.
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 Medical Centre Emergency Contact line: 09095879781 remains open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Despite the threat to the return of normalcy, pursuit of education and daily livelihood, it has become imperative once more to judiciously adhere to the following COVID-19 guidelines and protocols in order to curb the spread of this disease.
The university was silent on the suspected case of Delta variant reportedly recorded on the university campus, it confirmed that the medical centre is recorded an increase in the number of patients with COVID-19 symptoms.
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