COVID-19: LASU Closes College Of Medicine Hostel Facilities, Sends Students Home |The Source

By Adesina Soyooye

The College of Medicine, Lagos State University, has closed down its Hostel facilities.

The Management of the College closed down the Hostels after three Medical students tested positive for COVID-19.

It has also closed down the College, and all students sent home, and asked to self-isolate.

In a release signed by the Coodinator, Centre for Information, Press and Public Relations, Ademola Adekoye, the Management said the affected students have been placed under treatment, while contacts are being traced.

The statement reads as follows:

“The Management of Lagos State University wishes to inform staff, students and the general public that three (3) students of the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM) have tested positive for Covid-19 leading the College to immediately close down all her hostel facilities.

“In addition, stakeholders are also informed that:

“1. Room mates of the three students who tested positive and their associates are being tested;

“2. The College already isolated the affected three (3) students and has commenced contact tracing of all affected students;

“3. The hostel facilities were immediately closed for decontamination upon confirmation of the status of the affected students;

“4. All students of the College have been advised to proceed home to self-isolate for the next fourteen (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;

“5. Any students showing symptoms at home are to contact the College through dedicated lines for necessary assistance/treatment;

“6. Meanwhile, the College has handed treatment packs to all three who tested positive;

“7. The College is also providing psychological support to the three students who tested positive and their roommates.

“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.”