Lagos State Government has shut down a laboratory in Banana Island where COVID-19 patients are tested illegally or without the permission of the State.
Recall that Lagos State had, two weeks ago licensed 7 laboratories in the State to test people for the virus as the State-owned facilities is stretched for the purpose and at such, enough testings could not be done.
In a series of tweet sent via its official handle today, the State Ministry of Health revealed that the private laboratory Acouns Medical Laboratory and Diagnostic Centre in Banana Island, which is carrying out the tests without the required government approval is situated in a pharmacy. The ministry then warned Lagosians to desist from patronising unaccredited facilities.
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“Yesterday, @LSMOH through @HEFAMAA_LASG sealed a private laboratory located on Banana Island, Ikoyi for carrying out #COVID19 tests without the required government approval. The lab; Acouns Medical Laboratory and Diagnostic Centre was also situated in a pharmacy! Citizens are advised to desist from patronizing Health facilities not accredited by @followlasg for testing or management of #COVID19 cases as this poses danger to the community and staff of such facilities“, parts of the tweets reads.
Yesterday, @LSMOH through @HEFAMAA_LASG sealed a private laboratory located on Banana Island, Ikoyi for carrying out #COVID19 tests without the required government approval. The lab; Acouns Medical Laboratory and Diagnostic Centre was also situated in a pharmacy! @followlasg pic.twitter.com/KkMzxYDBFq
— LSMOH (@LSMOH) July 11, 2020
It is illegal to manage COVID19 cases outside of an accredited facility. As a public, we implore you not to go for test or treatment in a private facility that has not been accredited by government. It is dangerous and you might certainly put you at risk.
— LSMOH (@LSMOH) July 11, 2020
Members of the public are encouraged to cooperate fully with @followlasg to ensure the safety and health of all even as we strive to contain the spread of the pandemic.
— LSMOH (@LSMOH) July 11, 2020
