3 doctors test positive for COVID-19 in Lagos

The Medical Guild said on Thursday three of its members at Alimosho General Hospital and Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, had tested positive for COVID-19.

Dr. Oluwajimi Sodipo and Dr. Ismail Ajibowo, the Chairman and Secretary of the guild respectively, disclosed this on the Instagram account of the guild.

The guild said the three doctors have been admitted at different isolation facilities in the state.

According to the medical doctors’ umbrella body, the three doctors are stable and enjoying its support.

It said doctors at the Alimosho General Hospital, Ikorodu General Hospital, Lagos General Hospital and Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) have been exposed to COVID-19 cases.

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The Guild said: “Since the incident, we have been working with our representatives in those centres, and the medical directors of the facilities to ensure testing of those involved.

“This is with a plan for care in the unfortunate incident of positive cases.”

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