CoronaVirus Updates
22-year-old COVID-19 patient gives birth to twins
BY NICHOLAS ABE
A 22-year-old COVID-19 patient has been delivered of a set of twins at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH).
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, who delivered the good news to Lagosians said the twins, a boy and a girl, were the fourth birth recorded in LUTH involving coronavirus infected mothers.
“The latest is the delivery of twin – (boy and girl) 3.25kg and 3.20kg, respectively. The mother, 22 years lady tested positive to #COVID19 and was admitted for treatment and necessary observations for the last stage of pregnancy.
“The delivery was carried out through successful Caesarean Section by the medical team @LUTHofficial @followlasg appreciate doctors, nurses @LUTHofficial and other health workers for their dedication and diligence,” Prof Abayomi announced on his Twitter handle.
“I wish to again appeal to Lagos residents with symptoms of #COVID19, irrespective of their state of health, to make themselves available for testing and treatment as may be desirable. Together we can kick out #COVID19 #ForAGreaterLagos,” he appealed.