All Those Who Recently Visited St. Edwards Lagos Hospital Advised To Self-Isolate

The administration of St. Edwards Hospital in Ajah space of Lagos state has suggested its guests to enter self-isolation for 14 days.

This was disclosed by Metro Well being, one of many state’s well being upkeep organisations (HMOs), that the hospital had been unknowingly attending to a COVID-19 affected person.

The hospital famous that the affected person got here with cardiac signs, and was admitted to the hospital on April 11 with out offering details about earlier contact with a COVID-19 case.

Talking through an announcement, the hospital mentioned, “The Hospital acquired the workforce from NCDC, and pattern was taken from the affected person on that Sunday, April 12, 2020.”

“NCDC communicated the outcome on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, which confirmed the affected person to be constructive and mentioned they had been coming to evacuate the affected person.

“NCDC didn’t come on Tuesday however finally got here on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, and evacuated the affected person.

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“The hospital has been cooperating with NCDC, WHO and all different well being companies which have referred to as or visited because the incident.

“The hospital had been decontaminated on April 15 working with NCDC and following the rules stipulated by NCDC. Although NCDC counselled that they will begin regular work after one (1) hour of decontamination, the hospital determined to stay closed and reopen for enterprise on Friday, April 17, 2020.”

The hospital mentioned according to pointers prescribed by NCDC, those that visited the power between April 11 and April 15 ought to “instantly self isolate, keep at dwelling and keep away from contact with individuals together with your loved ones (by staying in a room) for 14 days.”

It suggested such individuals to keep away from public locations and public transportation.