Anthony Iwuoma
The Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM) has announced that three of its students have tested positive for COVID-19, resulting in the immediate shutdown of the college’s hostel facilities.
The Coordinator, Centre for Information, Press and Public Relations, Ademola Adekoya, in a release disclosed that the infected trio had been isolated while contacting tracing had commenced, even as their roommates and their associates were undergoing the COVID-19 test while.
“The college already isolated the affected three students and has commenced contact tracing of all affected students.
“The hostel facilities were immediately closed for decontamination upon confirmation of the status of the students.
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“All students of the college have been advised to proceed home to self-isolate for the next 14 days from where their health status will be monitored by the college. Phone numbers/contacts of all students are already obtained to that effect.
“Any students showing symptoms at home are to contact the college through dedicated lines for necessary assistance/treatment.”
“Parents, guardians and the general public are assured that the safety of all staff and students is of top priority and the Lagos State University as a whole will continue to enforce compliance with COVID-19 guidelines and protocols to ensure the safety of all within her campuses.
“Management also again enjoins all students, staff and the general public to take personal responsibility and continue to observe COVID-19 guidelines as the virus is real and deadly.”