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Five coronavirus patients have been discharged from the Infectious Disease Hospital IDH at Yaba, Lagos after testing negative twice for the disease, bringing the total number to 29.
The Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the announcement on Sunday via its verified twitter handle.
Sanwo-Olu said the five discharged COVID-19 patients involved two males and three females, including a 10 year old girl.
He therefore caution the people against stigmatising the newly discharged patients but rather show support to enable them get over the experience as soon as possible.
The governor also remarked that there are indication that the state is wining the war against the pandemic but urged the people to continue to observe social distancing to keep themselves safe from the virus.
Sanwo-Olu tweeted: “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 #COVID19.
“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 #COVID19, it is imperative that we remain steadfast to curtail the spread. I strongly advise that we continue to observe #Social_Distancing. Let us #StayHomeStaySafe to #SaveLives.
“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 #COVID19.”
