Lagos reveals new findings on COVID-19, warns diabetic, hypertensive patients

Lagos State Commissioner of Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, on Wednesday morning revealed new discoveries around the novel COVID-19.

Abayomi, who spoke to Arise Television said, “There are new discoveries about the COVID19 virus. For instance, it is not a straightforward respiratory problem. We have found out that it impacts the blood, the kidneys…”

He went further to say, “The common denominators are diabetes, hypertension and underlying immunological problems. Obesity is also a possible risk factor. We watch such people closely. If you fall into any of these categories, you have to be VERY careful-“

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The commissioner, meanwhile, said that rest was crucial and presently remained “a very potent treatment” for the dreaded virus currently ravaging the world.

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