The Lagos State Government has hinted on the possibility of the state recording 90,000 to 120,000 confirmed cased of Coronavirus between July to August.
The Commissioner for Health in the state, Prof. Akin Abayomi, stated this during a press briefing on Friday.
Abayomi said the “current trend the COVID-19 cases in Lagos is expected to reach its peak of between 90,000 to 120,000 in July or August.” 
The commissioner further stated that the state government has expanded its testing capabilities with the aim of reaching its peak and flattening the curve.
He added that the increase in cases was due to the decentralisation of sample collection across the 20 Local Governments Areas of the state.
Abayomi further stated that plans have been concluded to “commence hydroxychloroquine clinical trial next week” for treatment of patients infected with the virus.
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