Federal medical centre Abeokuta records 3 new cases of coronavirus, one death

The Federal  Medical Centre ,(FMC), Idi-Aba, Abeokuta in Ogun State Capital  has recorded another  three   fresh cases of the  coronavirus, with one of them also confirmed dead before the result of his sample came out.

Penpushing reports that, Head,  Public Relations and  Information of the institution,Segun Orisajo  made this known  on Sunday,adding that the three patients were all adult males, while one of them of a 58 year old known patient with history of hypertension and diabetes

‘However, one of them died before the result of his sample came out. The deceased, a 58 year old was a known patient with history of hypertension and diabetes. He was admitted into the Centre last Thursday and being managed for ischaemic stroke’ he said.

Penpushing further reports that, Orisajo added further that, the the 58 year old  died on Friday following clinical deterioration, adding that his sample returned positive on Sunday  evening, and  his corpse has been deposited in the morgue.

The spokesman of the health facility  also disclosed that, the second patient, a 65 year old man who lives in Obada- Oko, near, Abeokuta. was admitted last Tuesday and being managed for pulmonary tuberculosis, adding that his  sample also returned positive.

Penpushing also reports that, he explained that the third patient is a 48 year old known hypertensive who resides in Ifo, in Ifo local government area of the state,  was being managed for chronic kidney disease and his sample also returned positive.

‘All the medical and health personnel who managed the 3 cases took all necessary precautionary and personal safety measures. Arrangements are in progress for the evacuation of the two patients to the Ogun State Isolation Centre’.

The  Medical Director of the institution, Prof. Adewale Musa- Olomu  while reacting commended the team that managed the latest cases for their vigilance and professionalism,stressing that, ” Health institution is always the hope of the sick, the reason why we will continue to do our best for our patients’.

” At the same time we are ensuring the safety of our personnel. The reason why against all odds , we ensured the adequate provision of  Personal  Protective Equipment for our staff  whenever the need arises”.

Penpushing reports that, Musa-Olomu   reiterated his earlier advice to all staff and users of the Centre,assuring,” there was nothing to be afraid or panic about. The hospital is safe both for our Patients and staff”