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Kaduna State government has discharged three coronavirus patients receiving treatment at the state isolation facility.
The state’s Commissioner for Health, Amina Mohammed-Baloni, made the disclosure on Friday.
Baloni said the patients were discharged from the hospital after testing negative for the disease.
She said: “The three patients are among the six persons that have tested positive for COVID-19 in the state. They have each tested negative for two consecutive tests, and have now been discharged.
“This brings to four the number of persons Kaduna State has discharged this week. There are now only two cases of COVID-19 that are yet to be discharged and we look forward to being able to do soon.
“I wish to acknowledge the sterling efforts of the medical team, surveillance teams, members of the Emergency Operations Committee and other stakeholders involved in the efforts of the Ministry of Health to manage and contain COVID-19.”
The health commissioner further assured residents that the state is safe, highlighting the importance of observing preventive measures over treating COVID-19.
She stated: “Citizens are advised to wash their hands regularly with soap and water and scrupulously observe social distancing.
“They should also avoid large gatherings and stay at home, except it is absolutely necessary to go out. Wherever they are, they should also practice respiratory hygiene.”
