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More Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients, two males and three females, including a 10 year old girl have been discharged from their treatment centre in Lagos State.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this known on Sunday during a press briefing, where he advised Lagosians against victimisation of patients who have recovered from the dreaded disease.
The Governor said that although the State is winning the battle against COVID-19, it is imperative that citizens remain at home to curtail the spread.
“Dear Lagosians, yesterday I announced the discharge of one more patient from our Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba. 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.
“These 5 patients have been discharged to reunite with their families. This brings to a total of 29, the number of patients who have fully recovered and have been discharged from our facility at Yaba.
“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 at home, stay safe to save lives.
“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 hard work. You all have been nothing short of amazing. Together, we will beat COVID-19,” Sanwo-Olu said.