COVID-19: Delta state records first death as Nigeria's coronavirus casualty rises to 7

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COVID-19: Delta state records first death as Nigeria's corona virus casualty rises to 7 


Delta state has recorded its first COVID-19 death on Thursday, April 9, taking the death toll to seven in Nigeria - Governor Okowa confirmed the development, noting that the deceased reported to the hospital late as he was already having severe symptoms
 - The deceased died shortly after his samples were taken for the test Delta state has recorded its first COVID-19 death as a patient who tested positive for the virus died before the test result came out, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has disclosed. Governor Okowa stated on Thursday evening, April 9, on Twitter that the deceased patient who had underlying health issues had visited Lagos state in the past two weeks. The Delta state governor also said that the deceased presented himself late to one of the state's hospitals with severe symptoms, including difficulty in breathing. 

 COVID-19: Delta state records first death. Photo credit: Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa Source: Twitter He was immediately given the necessary attention by healthcare professionals but died shortly after the specimen was taken. 

 However, his test results came back positive on Thursday. "In order to mitigate against the spread of the virus, we are fast-tracking our contact tracing to ensure that all those that came in contact with the deceased patient are properly isolated and tested immediately. "Again, it is important that as we work to protect the citizens and residents of our state, families and friends of individuals that are exhibiting the primary symptoms of the #COVID19 virus, do not keep it from the authorities. If you see something; say something," Governor Okowa stated. Read more: utee25blogspot.com

 With the COVID-19 death in Delta state, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has stated that the total number of people lost to the virus in Nigeria is now seven. The NCDC also confirmed 14 new cases of coronavirus infection in Nigeria on Thursday evening. Thirteen of the new cases were confirmed in Lagos, while one case, the deceased, was detected in Delta state. Read more:Read more: utee25blogspot.com

 Thus, Delta state has one active coronavirus case as the second patient has died. PAY ATTENTION: Get the Latest Nigerian News Anywhere 24/7. Spend less on the Internet!  

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