The Lagos State government has confirmed the death of a medical doctor and two other coronavirus (COVID-19) patients in the state.

The Commissioner of Health in Lagos, Professor Akin Abayomi, announced this in a series of tweets on Thursday.

The tweet reads,

“Unfortunately, Lagos recorded 3 additional deaths from #COVID19 related complications. The deceased are males aged 51, 52 and 62.

*️⃣One of the dead; a medical doctor had contact with an infected person who recently returned to the country.

Other victims have no travel history or record of contact with any infected person.

*️⃣Total #COVID19 related deaths are now 10
I hereby urge Lagosians to remain vigilant and report any concern about #COVID19 infection in our communities by calling Telephone receiver 08000CORONA

ForAGreaterLagos”