Lagos State Governor, Mr, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that 10 oxygen camps are ready for the treatment of critical cases in the state .
This is following the announcement by Sanwo-Olu of the death of an official of the state government who died due to COVID-19 complications on Friday, Christmas eve, stressing the need for residents to be vigilant. “COVID-19 is real and the second wave is deadlier,” he added.
The governor stated this on Thursday, while addressing the media at the Lagos House, Marina on the update of COVID-19 situation in the state.
He also announced his recovery from the virus and self isolation after 14 days of treatment while expressing his gratitude to God.
While responding to questions from newsmen, Sanwo-Olu disclosed that,” We have 10 oxygen camps for critical cases, six of them are located at Infectious Diseases Hospital, iDH, Yaba, while the remaining four camps will be launched next week.”
On his recovery, Sanwo-Olu stated, “I am grateful to the medical personnel who have cared for me over the last two weeks, since my COVID-19 diagnosis; and to you the good people of Lagos State for your well wishes and prayers regarding my health.
“I spent 14 days in isolation, experiencing mostly moderate symptoms. It was an experience I am very glad to have put behind me.
“I received very dedicated and competent care from the Lagos State COVID-19 Treatment Team, and I am extremely proud of the work that they do. They are a big part of the success story of the Lagos State COVID-19 Response
“I was fortunate to have had a relatively moderate COVID-19 experience. About one in every ten persons who contracts the disease in Lagos State is not so lucky; they have to go into intensive care, and some of them do not make it out alive.
“My experience, I had a big bout, it was not mild but moderate. Loss of energy, tiredness, loss of appetite, I really felt it. Mere looking at an oxygen in front of me, was scary. So, its real. Check your oxygenation level because you may be on reserve. Don’t take chances. We need to protect others.”
