The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), has debunked reports claiming that it turned back a patient who tested positive for COVID-19.
Report had emerged online that the hospital turned back a patient who had tested positive to the deadly disease.
But reacting, LUTH, on its official Twitter handle said; “although this story appears to be concocted, there is a need to put things in proper perspective.
“LUTH is presently not a treatment centre for COVID-19. The protocol demands that all confirmed cases are referred to Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH), Yaba.
“Long queue in LUTH waiting to be tested for Coronavirus is a figment of the imagination of the writer. There is no such thing happening in LUTH.
“We, therefore, appeal to the general public to disregard the story.
“We urge them to stay safe during this trying period and obey government directives on COVID-19 pandemic,” it added.
Nigerian now has 65 confirmed cases of the virus.
