The Lagos State Government has announced the discharge of 16 more coronavirus patients on Wednesday evening, one day after eight persons were discharged.
Disclosing the news via his Twitter account, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said the discharged include a Briton, Chinese and Polish citizens.
“Good people of Lagos, I have more great news from our isolation facilities. 16 persons; 14 males and 2 females including 3 foreigners – 1 British, 1 Chinese and 1 Polish citizen have been discharged to join the society.
“As our front line health workers record successes in the battle against COVID-19, we are duty bound as citizens to break the chain of transmission of the infection by staying safe at home, practicing social distancing and adopting the highest possible personal hygiene.
“We will continue to do our best as Government to cushion the effect of this lockdown by re-energizing our welfare package.
“Please keep faith with us as we work to win this battle together. Thank you for your continued perseverance and patience”.