Lagos State Government has announced the discharge of five coronavirus patient taking the total number of discharged persons to 32.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos announced that another patient was discharged via his official Twitter account on Sunday.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) had on Sunday morning put the number of discharged persons at 27.
“Dear Lagosians, yesterday I announced the discharge of one more patient from our Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba,” Sanwo-Olu said.
“Today, I am happy to inform you that five more patients comprising two males and three females including a 10 year old girl have tested negative twice to COVID-19.”
He added that, “Although, there is a strong indication that the State is winning the battle against COVID-19, it is imperative that we remain steadfast to curtail the spread. I strongly advise that we continue to observe social distancing. Let us stay home safe to save lives,” he said.
“I want to also use this opportunity to advise Lagosians against stigmatizing the discharged patients. We need to do all we can to support them to get over the experience as soon as possible.
“Once again, I wish to thank our frontline health workers, members of the Lagos State Health Family and the Emergency Operation Centre for all their hardwork. You all have been nothing short of amazing. Together, we will beat COVID-19,” he said.
